Description
A delicious and easy dish filled with beef and cheese, baked in marinara sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or small feasts.
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo pasta shells
- 15 oz ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix cooked beef, ricotta, mozzarella, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the beef and cheese mixture.
- Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the dish, seam side up, and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Do not overfill the shells for neatness. For variety, you can use ground turkey or chicken, or swap ricotta for cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian