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Stuffed Shells with Beef and Cheese

25 Blogger by Maeghan

A simple, delicious, and appealing pasta dish. This will become your go-to whether you are serving it on a weeknight or when guests join you for dinner. This is a dish that will wow your guests, yet still be comforting.

5 (Rated by 1 moms)

PREP TIME	30 Min	READY IN	1 Hr 5 Min
COOK TIME	35 Min	SERVINGS	6

MAIN INGREDIENT Pasta

MEAL/COURSE Dinner

TYPE OF DISH Pasta

COOKING METHOD Oven

CUISINE Italian

DIETARY NOTES Freezable, Make-Ahead, Nut-free, Comfort Food, Quick & Easy, Blogger

Heat skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp of olive oil, onion, and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until meat browns. Remove and let cool.
Brush 1 tsp of olive oil over large baking sheet. Cook shells, 4 to 6 minutes, still firm to the bite. Transfer to oiled baking sheet.
Combine ricotta, 1.5 to 2 cups mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and parsley. Add garlic, salt, and pepper to taste and mix. Stir cooled meat into cheese mixture.
Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
Brush remaining 2 tsp of oil on a 13 by 9 by 2 inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1.5 cups of marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Fill shells with the cheese and beef mixture. Arrange stuffed pasta in a single layer in the prepared dish and spoon remaining sauce over.
Sprinkle remaining 1.5 cups of mozzarella, then remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over pasta. Dot dish with butter slices. Bake uncovered until sauce bubbles on side of dish, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.