Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells—large pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta and savory beef mixture, topped with marinara sauce and baked to perfection. This dish is a delightful way to bring family and friends together, making any meal feel special. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and mix in ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped basil.
- Carefully fill each cooked shell with the meat-and-cheese mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the stuffed shells generously with marinara sauce and sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed pasta shells (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg