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Stuffed Shells
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 24 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a skillet, cook 1 pound of ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and 2 cloves of minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the cheese and beef mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining 2 cups of marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese if desired. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Stuffed shells, a classic Italian-American dish, have a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. This comforting pasta dish consists of jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, and herbs, baked in marinara sauce. Renowned chefs like Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali have popularized this dish, and it has become a staple in Italian restaurants across the United States. The best versions of this dish can be found in Italian neighborhoods in cities like New York, Chicago, and Boston. The key to a perfect stuffed shells dish lies in the creamy ricotta filling and flavorful marinara sauce.
75 min
6
450 calories
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