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How to Make Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cheeseburgers and pasta are two classic comfort foods that many people love. But have you ever thought about combining the two? Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells take all the flavors of a juicy, cheesy cheeseburger and stuff them into jumbo pasta shells for a delicious and unique meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

This recipe takes the best parts of a cheeseburger - the ground beef, gooey cheese, and tangy pickles - and transforms them into a stuffed shell masterpiece. With la...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 12 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 42 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Mix pasta sauce with water together in a bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    • Nutrition

    429 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 708mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 346mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 418mg

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