Stuffed shells with meat
Enjoy this classic Stuffed Shells with Meat recipe, filled with a savory blend of cheeses and meat, topped with marinara sauce. Perfect comfort food!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or pork or a mix
- 24 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Pasta: Boil the shells until al dente, about 9 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Mixture: In a skillet, cook ground meat with garlic, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Mix Cheeses: In a bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, and half the Parmesan.
- Combine Meat with Cheese: Add the cooked meat to the cheese mixture and mix well.
- Stuff Shells: Spoon the meat and cheese mixture into each shell and place in a baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Cover shells with marinara sauce and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.