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Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta

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Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish featuring jumbo shells stuffed with a savory beef and ricotta filling, baked in a creamy marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks, this recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with rich, cheesy flavor.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Pasta:

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

For the Sauce:

  • 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  • Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked ground beef, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
  • Stuff the Shells: Spoon the filling into each cooked jumbo pasta shell.
  • Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, heat marinara sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese over medium heat, stirring until combined and creamy.
  • Assemble: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells in the dish and pour the remaining sauce over them.
  • Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with spinach or sautéed mushrooms.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Use gluten-free jumbo shells for a gluten-free version.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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