Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells

Hearty stuffed shells combine the richness of beef and the creaminess of ricotta for a tasty oven baked meal. Jumbo shell pasta is easy to fill … and even easier to eat!



Mueller's Jumbo Shells
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Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Serves 4

Ingredients
  • 20 Mueller's Jumbo Shells
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, divided
  • Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook beef and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
  3. Remove from heat. If necessary, pour off excess drippings.
  4. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan and egg in a medium bowl. Stir in beef and garlic mixture.
  5. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce in 13x9-inch baking dish. Spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture into each shell. Arrange shells in a single layer baking dish. Sprinkle any remaining meat mixture over shells. Top shells with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until heated through.

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