Best Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipes

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CHEESEBURGER STUFFED SHELLS



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This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law and it became an instant hit in my family and with friends. It's a slight twist on the classic stuffed shells recipe, using canned tomatoes and Cheddar cheese sauce.

Provided by Grumbleinmytummie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h42m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 708.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHEESEBURGER STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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You could call this a comfort food mashup made in heaven. Jumbo stuffed pasta shells are loaded up with cheeseburger goodness in a dish that will soon become a family favorite. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Optional toppings: Shredded lettuce, and chopped pickles and tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard and pepper until blended. Stir in 3/4 cup shredded cheese., Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling into each shell. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Bake, covered, until heated through, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with optional toppings., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BAKED CHEESEBURGER-STUFFED SHELLS



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All the flavors of the classic cheeseburger stuffed into pasta shells and smothered in delicious cheese for a twist on fast food you'll love.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons mustard
1 jar (16 oz) Cheddar cheese sauce
Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, pickles, chopped onion, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and seasoned salt. Stir in Cheddar cheese.
  • In small bowl, mix tomato sauce, ketchup and mustard. Spread in baking dish.
  • Use spoon to stuff beef mixture into shells; arrange in tomato sauce mixture in baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over all.
  • Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 3010 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

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