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Jumbo Stuffed Shells With Meat

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Jumbo stuffed shells with meat are a comforting, hearty Italian-inspired dish filled with a savory meat and cheese mixture, baked in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 20–24 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, toss with a little olive oil, and set aside to cool.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef or sausage to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, cooked meat mixture, and parsley. Mix well.
  6. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. Stuff each pasta shell with the meat and cheese mixture and place them seam-side up in the baking dish.
  8. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Notes

Use a mix of ground beef and sausage for more flavor.Make ahead and refrigerate unbaked shells up to 24 hours in advance.Freeze assembled dish before baking for up to 2 months.Add chopped spinach or mushrooms to the filling for extra nutrition.Serve with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete meal.

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