Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 19
Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells that will melt in your mouth
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 lb 80 % lean ground beef ( at least 80 % )
1 jar chunky tomato pasta sauce
1/4 cup water
1 container chive & onion cream cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded 6 cheese Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley , if desired

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
610
Sugar
6g
Fat
35g
Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells are a classic comfort food dish that are sure to satisfy everyone at the dinner table. Each shell is filled with a hearty and savory ground beef and tomato sauce, then topped with a creamy and rich cheese mixture that melts perfectly in your mouth. This dish is perfect for entertaining or for a cozy night in. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until slightly underdone, then drain and set aside.
3.Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, then drain the excess fat.
4.Add the tomato pasta sauce and water to the skillet, stirring to combine, then remove from heat and set aside.
5.In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Italian cheese blend, parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley until well combined.
6.Stuff each pasta shell with meat sauce, then place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7.Spoon the cheese mixture over the top of the shells, making sure each one is covered.
8.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10.Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This hearty pasta dish is full of flavor and satisfying for any meat and cheese lover.

The cheese filling melts perfectly with the meat sauce, creating a mouth-watering experience.

CONS

This dish is high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It is not recommended for those on a low-fat or low-sodium diet or for those with high blood pressure.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does provide a good amount of protein and calcium.
The ground beef provides iron and vitamin B12, while the cheese provides calcium and vitamin D.

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