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Indulge in Comfort: Irresistible Creamy Beef Shells Casserole Delight

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A delicious and creamy casserole featuring jumbo pasta shells stuffed with beef and cheese.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water and cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil, cook ground beef until browned, season with spices, and stir in diced tomatoes.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, half mozzarella, and half Parmesan until smooth.
  4. Stuff each cooked shell with the beef mixture and cheese mixture, and place in a greased baking dish.
  5. Pour beef broth over the shells and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

  • Feel free to add vegetables to the beef mixture for extra nutrition.
  • Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian