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# Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling: Comfort Food Done Right
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food that brings together hearty flavors, creamy textures, and family-style satisfaction, look no further than **Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling**. This classic Italian-American dish checks all the boxes: rich, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to prepare.
Perfect for cozy weeknights, weekend gatherings, or meal prepping for the week ahead, this baked pasta dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of savory beef, velvety ricotta, and melty mozzarella—all nestled inside tender pasta shells and baked in a rich marinara sauce.
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## 🍝 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
* **Family Favorite** – Loved by kids and adults alike.
* **Make-Ahead Friendly** – Perfect for prepping in advance and baking when needed.
* **Freezer-Friendly** – Make a double batch and freeze one for later!
* **Restaurant-Quality at Home** – It feels like a dish you’d order at a cozy Italian bistro.
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## 🛒 Ingredients
**For the Shells:**
* 20–25 jumbo pasta shells
* 1 lb ground beef
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
**For the Ricotta Filling:**
* 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
* 1 egg
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
* 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional)
* Pinch of nutmeg (optional but elevates the flavor!)
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## 👩🍳 How to Make It
1. **Cook the shells**: Boil pasta shells just until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
2. **Prepare the beef filling**: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. **Mix the ricotta filling**: In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, half of the mozzarella, parsley or basil, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix until creamy. Fold in the cooked ground beef.
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