Cream Cheese Beef Stuffed Shells (Print Format)
Large pasta shells filled with creamy beef and cheese, topped with rich sauce and baked until bubbly.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta and Dairy
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1 box large shell pasta, cooked and drained
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8 ounces cream cheese
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Meat
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2 pounds ground beef
→ Seasoning
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
→ Sauce
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3 cups spaghetti sauce
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cook pasta until tender, drain, and allow to cool.
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, then drain well.
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Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese. Mix thoroughly using a meat masher or sturdy spoon.
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Stir in parmesan cheese and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix until just melted and remove the skillet from heat.
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Fill the cooked pasta shells with the prepared beef mixture and arrange them in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Use an additional smaller dish if needed.
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Spread spaghetti sauce evenly over the pasta. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes until shells are heated through.
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Uncover the dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in an even layer. Return to the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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Serve warm and enjoy your meal.
# Tips:
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To ensure easy handling, let the cooked pasta cool before stuffing.
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For a vegetarian alternative, use plant-based ground beef.