Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef

reader reviews

“This has become a staple in our home, I look forward to it every time! So easy and great for company.” -Hannah

key ingredients:

jumbo pasta shells onions & garlic ground beef marinara sauce spinach ricotta Italian cheese blend parmesan cheese

about this recipe

quick & easy few ingredients make ahead

This hearty and easy stuffed shells with ground beef recipe is the perfect one pan meal that the whole family will love! Plus, it can be made ahead and frozen, so you have a delicious, protein-packed meal ready for those busy nights when you don’t have time to cook.

STEP 1:

Gather the ingredients.

STEP 2:

Saute the onion until translucent and add garlic. Then, add ground beef and salt. Cook until browned.

STEP 3:

Add marinara sauce and stir to combine.

STEP 4:

Make the filling by combining an egg, spinach, ricotta, parmesan cheese, and salt.

STEP 5:

Stuff cooked pasta shells with the ricotta-spinach mixture and place them on top of half of the marinara sauce.

STEP 6:

Top the stuffed shells with the remaining marinara sauce and shredded cheese.

STEP 7:

Bake and serve.

One of the best parts about this dish is that it can be made ahead of time and frozen for a future meal!

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