Cara’s Creamy Stuffed Shells

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13
Cara's Creamy Stuffed Shells - A mouth-watering Italian cuisine
in Italian

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package jumbo pasta shells
3 pounds ground beef
2 eggs , lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons parsley
1 package cream cheese , at room temperature
1 1/2 jars pasta sauce
1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
543
Sugar
8g
Fat
33g
Cara's Creamy Stuffed Shells are a classic Italian dish, typically served as a main course or side dish. The jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, cream cheese, and Romano cheese, and then baked in a tomato-based sauce. The shells can be filled with a variety of different ingredients, such as spinach, ricotta cheese, or mushrooms. This version is sure to please everyone, with its creamy texture and rich flavor. Serve with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Boil jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions.
3.In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain the grease.
4.In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs and add olive oil, minced garlic, garlic salt, parsley, Romano cheese, and cream cheese. Mix well.
5.Add the cooked ground beef to the mixture, and mix well.
6.Stuff each shell with 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture.
7.In a large baking dish, pour enough pasta sauce to cover the bottom. Place the stuffed shells on top of the sauce.
8.Pour the remaining pasta sauce over the stuffed shells.
9.Bake for 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the shells are cooked through.

PROS

Cara’s Creamy Stuffed Shells are delicious and satisfying.
The mixture of creamy cheese and meat inside the pasta shells is a perfect combination.

They are easy to prepare, and can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later.

Great for family dinners, potlucks, and holidays.

CONS

These stuffed shells are high in calories and fat.

They are not recommended for those with high cholesterol or those who are watching their weight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Cara’s Creamy Stuffed Shells may not be the healthiest option, they do provide a good source of protein from the ground beef, and a good source of calcium from the Romano cheese.
The garlic in this recipe has also been linked to several health benefits, such as fighting infection and lowering blood pressure.

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