Description
A satisfying dish combining savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese stuffed inside tender pasta shells, topped with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked beef with ricotta and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the beef mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the dish and top with remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.