Go Back

Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells

This comforting classic features jumbo pasta shells packed with a cheese and beef filling, covered in rich pasta sauce, and baked until bubbly perfection.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 277 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish greased with cooking spray

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 jumbo pasta shells
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce
  • cooking spray
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese for topping

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat skillet over medium. Brown ground beef and minced garlic. Drain fat.
  • Mix beef, ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Stuff each shell with the cheese-beef mixture.
  • Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Add half the pasta sauce to coat bottom.
  • Arrange stuffed shells in dish. Top with remaining sauce and ½ cup mozzarella.
  • Cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in airtight containers for 3-4 days. Freeze shells before or after baking. Microwave or oven can be used to reheat gently without drying out.