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Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta

Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta: 7 Delightful Twists

Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta is a delicious and filling dish. It features large pasta shells filled with a rich mixture of ricotta cheese and ground beef, baked in marinara sauce and topped with cheese.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup cooked ground beef
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, cooked ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta and beef mixture.
  5. Spread half of the marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • Feel free to add spinach or other vegetables to the filling for added nutrition.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Author: Ana
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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