Unstuffed Shells

Name: Unstuffed Shells
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (24- ounce) jar marinara sauce; 4 cups medium shell pasta, uncooked; 1 (8- ounce) block cream cheese, room temperature; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, whisked; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 cups grated low moisture mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:40min

Unstuffed Shells Casserole is an easy spin on the Italian classic, Stuffed Shells! Layers of savory meat sauce, and cheesy pasta creates a deconstructed version of stuffed shells in a delicious pasta casserole that's great to make ahead!

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:11:07 GMT