Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. jumbo pasta shells; 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese; 1 lb. ground beef round; 1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage; 2/3 c. soft bread crumbs; 1/2 c. milk; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg, beaten; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 c. Italian tomato sauce; 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Cook shells in salted boiling water for 10 minutes.
2
Drain and rinse.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Dice half Mozzarella cheese; slice the rest.
5
In large skillet, brown ground round and sausage and drain off grease.
6
Add bread crumbs, milk, parsley, egg and diced Mozzarella cheese to the meat and mix well.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Fill cooked shells with meat mixture.
9
Place half tomato sauce in a shallow 3-quart baking dish.
10
Place stuffed shells in dish; top with remaining sauce and sliced Mozzarella. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
11
Serve with Parmesan cheese.

1320

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. jumbo pasta shells, 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, 1 lb. ground beef round, 1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Pasta Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Variations & substitutions

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