# Cheesy Stuffed Shells

This recipe shows how to make cheesy stuffed shells with a delicious meat sauce and creamy ricotta filling, baked to perfection.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 12 oz jumbo shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 unit onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 20 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 unit egg
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 0 dried parsley

## Instructions

1. Boil jumbo shells according to package directions.
2. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
3. Add 1 tbsp minced garlic to the beef mixture.
4. Stir in 24 oz jar of marinara sauce and simmer on low heat.
5. In a bowl, combine 20 oz ricotta, 1 egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp each of dried parsley and garlic powder. Mix well.
6. Fill cooked and cooled jumbo shells with the ricotta mixture.
7. Place the stuffed shells in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over the meat sauce.
8. Top with mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes. You can cover the skillet with foil if you don't want crispy edges.
10. Garnish with dried parsley and serve.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large skillet
- 12 inch cast iron skillet
- bowl
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY3b2ahG/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4c11f8a1-a24d-45e9-91e3-1de45aaf9706
- Extracted: 2025-01-06

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