Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells

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This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law and it became an instant hit in my family and with friends. It's a slight twist on the classic stuffed shells recipe, using canned tomatoes and Cheddar cheese sauce.

Submitted by Grumbleinmytummie
Updated on April 26, 2021
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 12 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 42 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 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

Directions

  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.

  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.

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

  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.

  5. Mix pasta sauce with water together in a bowl.

  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.

  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.

Cook's Note:

You can use a 15-ounce container of ricotta cheese if you don't want to overstuff the shells.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

429 Calories
18g Fat
38g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 429
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 708mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 346mg 27%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 418mg 9%

* 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.