Best 13 Roast Beef Stuffed Shells Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner? Look no further than roast beef stuffed shells! This classic Italian dish is made with tender beef, creamy cheese, and flavorful sauce, all wrapped up in a delicate pasta shell. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know to make perfect roast beef stuffed shells. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's get started on creating a meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF-STUFFED SHELLS



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To assemble this easy casserole, Candace fills jumbo pasta shells with her beef mixture, then tops them off with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese. Add a green salad and breadsticks for a made-in-moments meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 jumbo pasta shells
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce, divided
1 portion Ground Beef Mix, thawed
1-1/2 to 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain. , Spread about 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Fill shells with beef mix; place in pan. Top with the remaining spaghetti sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY BEEF-STUFFED SHELLS



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Here's a rich and comforting dish that's terrific right away or made ahead and baked the next day. Pesto makes a surprising filling for these stuffed shells with meat sauce. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 large egg
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions to al dente; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups Italian cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, pesto, egg and half of the beef mixture., Spread 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon cheese mixture into pasta shells; place in baking dish. Combine remaining beef mixture and spaghetti sauce; pour over shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MAKEOVER EASY BEEF-STUFFED SHELLS



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Enjoy the convenience of this make-ahead dish or bake right away. Either way, it has half the saturated fat of the original recipe but is just as meaty. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-1/4 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup Italian cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, pesto, egg and half of the beef mixture., In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Spread 3/4 cup into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon cheese mixture into pasta shells; place in baking dish. Combine remaining beef mixture and tomato mixture; spoon over shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED SHELLS (BEEF)



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Includes beef, wine and parmesan. I can't believe it wasn't already amongst the almost-300 shells recipes on here - it was on a box of shell noodles sometime back in the 80's.. seriously delicious..

Provided by steve in FL

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb large shell pasta
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup red wine
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
32 ounces spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Boil the pasta shells according to package directions; drain.
  • Cook the beef with the celery, onion and garlic until browned; drain fat.
  • Add the wine and cook over medium high heat until the wine has evaporated.
  • Remove from heat and add Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • Stuff each shell with the meat mixture and lay side by side in the pan. Top with spaghetti sauce and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

EASY STUFFED SHELLS



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I threw this recipe together one day when we had unexpected guests. It was an immediate hit and is now a family favorite. Get the kids involved when putting together this simple, savory dish. -Dolores Betchner, Cudahy, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

36 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
36 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each), thawed
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water., Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill each shell with a meatball; place over sauce. Top with remaining sauce and the cheese., Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

3 CHEESE & BEEF STUFFED SHELLS



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Make and share this 3 Cheese & Beef Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jens Kitchen

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 lb 80% lean ground beef (at least 80%)
1 (26 ounce) jar chunky pasta sauce
1/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 -2 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Cook and drain pasta shells as directed. (For best results, cook the pasta just until al dente (still slightly firm). This will make them easier to stuff and they won't overcook.).
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef for 5 to 7 minutes, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Pour 1 cup of the sauce in the buttom of an ungreased 13x9 glass baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix cheese spread, 1 cup of the Italian cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg and cooked ground beef. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into each shell. Arrange shells over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese filling is set. Sprinkle with remaining Italian cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parlsey for presentation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 102.4, Sodium 661.9, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 10.2, Protein 16.5

STUFFED SHELLS I



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Jumbo macaroni shells stuffed with cheese mixture, covered with sauce, and baked.

Provided by SALLYJUN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
4 cups large curd cottage cheese
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook shells according to package directions. Place in cold water to stop cooking. Drain.
  • Mix together cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, and garlic powder. Rub the dried herbs in the palms of your hands to pulverize them, and stir into the cheese mixture. Stuff mixture into the shells.
  • Spread 1/3 of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 15 x 10 inch pan. Place shells open side up, and close together in pan. Spread remaining sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1197.5 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CHEESY STUFFED SHELLS



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This is a delicious baked pasta dish with large shells filled with meat, spinach and cheese that children always seem to love. It is kind of a 'spaghetti that behaves itself!'

Provided by Kimber

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
½ pound Italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 741.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE ROLL UPS



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Deli sliced roast beef with ricotta and mozzarella cheese filling. Yum yum! Make sure the roast beef is not sliced too thin so that the slices won't fall apart.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons Italian-style seasoning
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 pound deli sliced roast beef

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian-style seasoning and half the mozzarella cheese and mix well. Place a spoonful of mixture onto a slice of roast beef and roll. Repeat with remaining beef.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Place the beef rolls in the baking dish seam side down. Pour the remaining sauce over the beef rolls.
  • Bake covered at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 40 minutes, add the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for an additional 3 minutes, uncovered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 1676.8 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

STUFFED SHELLS (REE DRUMMOND PIONEER WOMAN)



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This is delicious. I have some home canned marina that really made this even better. I don't think the leftovers are going to last very long. Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

kosher salt, to taste
8 ounces jumbo pasta shells
30 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
12 leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
1 large egg
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
2 (24 ounce) jars good-quality marinara sauce
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
crusty French bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook for half of the cooking time on the package. Make sure not to overcook. Drain and rinse in cool water. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, Romano, parsley, basley, egg, some salt and pepper, and half the Parmesan. Stir until combined.
  • To assemble, coat the bottom of a baking dish with some sauce.
  • Fill each half cooked shell with the cheese mixture and place face down on the sauce.
  • Repeat with the shells until the cheese mixture is gone.
  • Top the shells with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle on the mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
  • Bake until hot and bubbly, 25 minutes. Serve with crusty French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 128.8, Sodium 1503, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 18.7, Protein 37.2

STUFFED BEEF & SAUSAGE SHELLS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-18433

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 Jumbo pasta shells (cooked according to package)
1/2 # ground beef
1/2 # ground sausage
26 oz. Prego Sauce
1/4 Cup Water
1 8 oz. Chive & Onion Cream Cheese
1 1/2 Cups Italian cheese (grated)
1/2 cup Parmesean Cheese
1 Egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350* Cook sausage and ground beef together until done. In a large bowl mix, sauce & water. Pour 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. In another bowl mix cream cheese, 1 Cup Italian cheese, parmesean cheese and egg. Mix well the add the cooked meat. Spoon heaping tablespoons of mixture into each cooked shell. Arrange in baking dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remainder of the italian cheese and put back in oven for 6-8 minutes.

CHEESY MEATLESS STUFFED SHELLS



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Jumbo shells are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of Impossible™ burger plant-based ground protein, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, and ricotta cheese then topped with marinara and lots of cheese and baked up until golden and bubbly!

Provided by Pink Owl Kitchen

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Main Dishes     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

18 piece (blank)s jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package meatless ground beef substitute (such as Impossible(TM) Foods)
1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
½ medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes.
  • While the shells are cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatless ground beef and cook and stir until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes; add spinach and simmer until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes more. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and mix in ricotta cheese and egg until fully incorporated.
  • Pour 1/2 cup marinara sauce into the bottom of a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread out with the back of a large spoon.
  • Drain cooked shells. Stuff each with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the "meat" mixture. Arrange in the skillet or baking dish. Pour remaining marinara over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning and more black pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden and bubbly, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.8 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1379.3 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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This is a great alternative to Italian-style stuffed shells. Serve this with sour cream and chips and salsa.

Provided by AIMEE.HOWE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

36 jumbo pasta shells
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup picante sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water and taco seasoning mix and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir refried beans, Cheddar cheese, and green chiles into ground beef; cook and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Fill shells with beef mixture.
  • Combine tomato sauce and picante sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange stuffed shells side-by-side in the baking dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1712 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give the stuffed shells a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the pasta shells. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent them from becoming mushy when they are baked.
  • Season the beef well. Use a variety of spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper. This will give the beef a delicious flavor that will complement the other ingredients in the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. You can use any type of cooked meat, seafood, or vegetables that you like. For example, you could try using shrimp, crab, or spinach.
  • Serve the stuffed shells with your favorite sauce. A simple tomato sauce or a creamy Alfredo sauce are both good options.

Conclusion:

Roast beef stuffed shells is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover roast beef, and it is also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish a hit at your next party or potluck.

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