Beef and Mushroom Stuffed Shells!
This recipe blends rich ground beef with finely chopped mushrooms, which adds a wonderful texture and boosts the flavor while sneaking in some extra veggies. Paired with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and a hearty tomato sauce, these stuffed shells make for an irresistible family meal thats perfect for a cozy night in.
Why Youll Love It:
This dish offers a balance between the savory richness of beef and the earthy depth of mushrooms, making it both hearty and wholesome. The blend of cheeses and seasoned tomato sauce brings the whole dish together beautifully. Plus, its great for meal prepperfect for freezing or making ahead of time. 燎
Time & Servings:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cool Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 16-ounce package jumbo pasta shells
1/2 pound ground beef
8 ounces button mushrooms, minced
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
15 ounces prepared tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350F 175C.
Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water until tender but firm. Drain and set aside.
Cook ground beef until browned, then add mushrooms and cook until soft. Drain excess fat and let cool.
Mix ricotta, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper into the cooled meat mixture.
Spread half of the tomato sauce in a 9×13 baking dish. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture and arrange in the dish. Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. Serve hot!