Beef Cheese Pasta Shells (Print Version)
Pasta shells stuffed with creamy beef and cheese, smothered in rich sauce and baked to golden, gooey perfection.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta and Dairy
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 box of jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
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8 ounces of cream cheese
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
→ Meat
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2 pounds of ground beef
→ Seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon flavored salt
→ Sauce
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3 cups of pasta sauce
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 375°F and get it warming up. Make the pasta until it’s soft, then drain and leave it to cool a bit.
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Use a skillet on medium-high heat to brown the beef. Season it with pepper and salt. Once cooked, drain off the grease.
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Lower the heat and add the cream cheese to the beef. Stir it up until it’s well combined using a sturdy spoon or meat chopper.
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Add in half of the cheddar and all the parmesan cheese. Stir together just enough for the cheeses to melt, then take it off the heat.
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Take the pasta shells and fill them with the beef mix. Line them up in one layer inside a 9x13-inch pan. If there’s extra, use another small baking dish.
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Pour the pasta sauce evenly over the shells. Cover the pan with foil and let it bake for 40 to 45 minutes until nice and warm.
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Take off the foil and sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese along with the mozzarella. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until golden and gooey.
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Serve while it’s still hot and dig in!
# Notes and Tips:
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It’s easier to fill the pasta shells if they’ve cooled off first.
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Swap the ground beef for plant-based meat to make it vegetarian-friendly.