Shell We Dig In? Stuffed Ground Beef & Cheese Pasta Shell Casserole
Recipe Information
Stuffed Shells with Ricotta Cheese
Cultural Context
Stuffed shells, originating from Italy, are a beloved comfort food that showcases the versatility of pasta. Traditionally filled with a mixture of cheeses and herbs, they are often served in marinara sauce, making them a hearty dish for family gatherings. In modern cuisine, variations abound, with ingredients like meat or vegetables added to the filling, appealing to diverse tastes around the globe.
ricotta cheese
๐ฅHealthier: cottage cheese
๐ฐCheaper: cream cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while cream cheese provides a similar texture.
mozzarella cheese
๐ฅHealthier: part-skim mozzarella
๐ฐCheaper: provolone cheese
Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories, while provolone is often less expensive.
parmesan cheese
๐ฅHealthier: nutritional yeast
๐ฐCheaper: grana padano
Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while grana padano is a budget-friendly cheese option.
spinach
๐ฅHealthier: kale
๐ฐCheaper: frozen spinach
Kale is nutrient-dense, while frozen spinach is often cheaper and convenient.
Boil salted water in a large pot.
Add jumbo pasta shells to boiling water and cook for 12-14 minutes until al dente; strain and rinse in cold water.
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
Tear fresh basil and add it to the cheese mixture.
Crack in 1 egg and mix everything together until well combined; set aside.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess grease.
Add 1 finely chopped small onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic to the beef; sautรฉ until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Season the mixture with salt (about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon), black pepper (about 1.5 teaspoons), and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning; mix well and remove from heat to cool.
Add the beef mixture to the ricotta mixture and combine thoroughly.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Stuff each cooked jumbo shell with the ricotta and beef mixture and place them in the baking dish.
Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and top with mozzarella cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375ยฐF for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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