Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta

This Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta recipe is loaded with hearty beef and  dairy-free cheese stuffed inside pasta shells that are then smothered  in marinara sauce and topped with more cheese.

These stuffed pasta shells are loaded with ground beef, dairy-free cream  cheese, and dairy-free mozzarella cheese for a rich and savory dish  that’s bound to please everyone at your table.

Step-by-Step

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In a large skillet heat oil, then sauté  the onion and garlic. Add in ground beef and cook until  no longer red.About half way through add sun dried tomato and season  with salt and pepper. Stir in about half jar of marinara sauce.

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In a bowl add creamy cheese or  ricotta like cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and egg. Stir until uniform. Mixture should be thick.

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Meanwhile cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Do not overcook the shells it must be al dente!

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When ready to put it together, pour some  marinara sauce onto the bottom of your cast iron skillet or baking dish.  Spread thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the pan.

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Fill each cavity of the pasta shells about  half with cheese mixture and half with beef in sauce. Do this until all  the pasta shells are filled. Place each shell on the skillet.

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Top stuffed shells with remaining marinara sauce and then top with remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.

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Bake at 350F degrees for 35 minutes,  covered in foil. Cheese should be nice and  melted. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

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