Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr12 mins

Total: 1hr42 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells Recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells

1 pound lean ground beef

1 small onion

chopped

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 clove garlic

minced

1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 egg

¼ cup Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (16 ounce) jar double Cheddar pasta sauce (such as Ragu®)

¼ cup water

1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

drained

2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells; cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef onion Worcestershire sauce and garlic; cook and stir until browned 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Combine ground beef mixture ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese egg Parmesan cheese parsley garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stuff each pasta shell with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture.

Step 5

Mix pasta sauce with water together in a bowl.

Step 6

Spread 1/3 of the sauce in the bottom of a large baking pan. Top with 1/2 of the tomatoes. Arrange stuffed shells on top. Pour remaining sauce and tomatoes over the shells. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly about 40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese on top. Continue baking until cheese is melted about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 429

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.2g 56%

Carbohydrates: 37.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 18.1g 28%

Saturated Fat: 9.4g 47%

Cholesterol: 90.6mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 495.8IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.4mg 73%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 101mcg 25%

Calcium: 345.9mg 35%

Iron: 2.6mg 14%

Magnesium: 44mg 16%

Potassium: 417.9mg 12%

Sodium: 708.1mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 163.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.