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    Stuffed Lasagna Shells

    Published: Jan 12, 2022 by Kristin Leave a Comment

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    Love the flavors of lasagna but don’t want to deal with all the layering? Stuffed Lasagna Shells is the recipe is for you! All the same great flavors, just stuffed into pasta shells!

    tender pasta shells stuffed with a beef mixture and topped with sauce

    One of my “go to” food items to serve for dinner is a pasta dish. Not only is it affordable, but it is also kid friendly. Having three kids, kid friendly is a plus!

    Since Lasagna is always a hit in my house, but I had just made it for dinner a few weeks earlier, I decided to try this stuffed shell version.

    Rich and creamy cheese filling combined with ground beef, stuffed into shells and topped with more sauce and cheese! What’s not to love?!

    In fact, I ended up making seven other pans of this for other families in my neighborhood.

    The kids thought it was fun because the shells looked like seashells, ha-ha! My hubby and I enjoyed the leftovers the next day, and they were just as good reheated.

    This also makes a great freezer meal to pull out on a busy night!

    Pasta, meat, sauce, and cheese; how can you go wrong with that combination, right???

    Frequently asked questions:

    Can these shells be made ahead of time? Absolutely! In fact, it’s a HUGE time saver to prep this ahead of time! Simply cover the pan of stuffed shells and refrigerate until ready to bake. You may need to add a few minutes to the cook time, but other than that, it will be great!

    Can this dish be made vegetarian? Sure! Simply swap the meat to your favorite plant-based meat option or omit the meat altogether and have a cheesy stuffed pasta dish!

    Can I freeze this dish? Yes! You can freeze these stuffed shells for 2-3 months if properly covered!

    How do I reheat this meal? I tend to take a shortcut and opt for the microwave; however, you can also reheat the pan in the oven at 350 degrees!

    Wondering what to serve with these Stuffed Lasagna Shells?? Check out these great options:

    Garlic Parmesan Cast Iron Skillet Bread

    Delicious Homemade Crusty Bread

    Chopped Caprese Salad

    If you’re a pasta lover like my family is, definitely give this dish a try! Be sure to let me know in the comment section below what you think too! I love hearing feedback from you all!

    cheesy stuffed shells baked with sauce, beef, and more

    Ingredients needed for Stuffed Lasagna Shells:

    Jumbo pasta shells

    Ground turkey or beef

    Italian seasoning

    Onion powder

    Salt

    Spaghetti sauce

    Ricotta cheese

    Parmesan cheese, grated

    Mozzarella cheese, shredded

    How to prepare:

    Preheat oven to 350.

    Cook pasta shells until al dente, drain and set aside.

    While pasta is cooking, brown meat in a skillet until no longer pink.

    Drain fat.

    Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, onion powder, and salt onto meat and toss to coat evenly.

    Pour in 1/2 the spaghetti sauce, all the Ricotta cheese, and all the Parmesan cheese and mix well.

    Scoop one spoonful of meat sauce into the shells. Add more to each shell if you have leftover meat sauce once shells are filled.

    Pour remaining spaghetti sauce on top of shells.

    Sprinkle mozzarella on top of pan and cover with foil.

    Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly! Serve!!

    tender pasta shells stuffed with beef and sauce combined with all the flavors of lasagna

    Large Pasta Shells stuffed with a mouthwatering mixture and topped with an incredible sauce! If you’re looking for a family approved, budget friendly meal, be sure to print this recipe below and add it to your next meal plan!

    cheesy stuffed pasta shells baked with all the flavors of lasagna
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    Stuffed Lasagna Shells

    Love the flavors of lasagna but don’t want to deal with all the layering? Stuffed Lasagna Shells is the recipe is for you! All the same great flavors, just stuffed into pasta shells!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Keyword: baked pasta, lasagna, pasta shells
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 331kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 1 box jumbo pasta shells
    • 1 lb ground beef *or turkey
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 26 oz spaghetti sauce
    • 1 cup ricotta cheese
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese *grated
    • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese *shredded

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Cook pasta shells until al dente, drain and set aside.
    • While pasta is cooking, brown meat in a skillet until no longer pink.
    • Drain fat.
    • Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, onion powder, and salt onto meat and toss to coat evenly.
    • Pour in 1/2 the spaghetti sauce, all the Ricotta cheese, and all the Parmesan cheese and mix well.
    • Scoop one spoonful of meat sauce into the shells. Add more to each shell if you have leftover meat sauce once shells are filled.
    • Pour remaining spaghetti sauce on top of shells.
    • Sprinkle mozzarella on top of pan and cover with foil.
    • Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly! Serve!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheCookinChicks or tag #TheCookinChicks!

    Recipe updated 1/12/22

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