Best Three Cheese Pasta Shells Recipes

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THREE-CHEESE BEEF PASTA SHELLS



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These Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells can be ready to impress in no time at all. Perfect for company and cozy nights at home, this hearty dish only looks like you spent all day in the kitchen. In fact, you can pull stuffed pasta shells with ground beef together with just 25 minutes of prep time, then get the rest of the meal ready while it bakes. These stuffed shells with cream cheese, ground beef, melty cheese and pasta sauce bring a whole new meaning to the term "comfort food." No matter the occasion, nothing satisfies quite like a warm dish of Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic chunky tomato & herb pasta sauce
1/4 cup water
1 container (8 oz) chive and onion cream cheese spread
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Pour 1 cup of the pasta sauce mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. In medium bowl, mix cheese spread, 1 cup of the Italian cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg and cooked beef. Spoon heaping tablespoon mixture into each shell. Arrange stuffed shells over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top, covering shells completely. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese filling is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 3 Shells, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

THREE CHEESE STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS



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These are a family favorite! I use my Spicy? Sweet? Marinara sauce recipe #125116 for this recipe. This makes a full box of pasta shells, which is a lot, but this recipe is easily cut in half.

Provided by startnover

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells, cooked
1 1/2 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese
2 (15 ounce) containers light ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 minced fresh garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except pasta and 1/4 c Parmesan cheese in large mixing bowl.
  • Mix well and fill each cooked pasta shell.
  • Place in ungreased 11 by 17 pan.
  • Cover w/ marinara sauce and then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, cover w/foil, and bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes.
  • Time does not include time to make marinara, but I cook mine as I make the shells so it really doesn't affect the time.
  • Servings are a guess.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.1, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 911.3, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 39.1

THREE-CHEESE BEEF PASTA SHELLS



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Make and share this Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by scarley

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
1 (26 ounce) jar chunky tomato pasta sauce
1/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded 6 cheese Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  • 2. In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • 3. In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Pour 1 cup of the pasta sauce mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. In medium bowl, mix cheese spread, 1 cup of the Italian cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg and cooked ground beef. Spoon heaping tablespoon mixture into each shell. Arrange stuffed shells over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top, covering shells completely. Cover with foil.
  • 4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese filling is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 100, Sodium 226.1, Carbohydrate 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 16.7

THREE-CHEESE BEEF PASTA SHELLS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by rrxing

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 (26-ounce) jar chunky tomato pasta sauce
1/4 cup water
1 (8-ounce) container chive and onion cream cheese spread
1 1/2 cups 6 cheese Italian cheese blend, shredded (6-ounces)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes. In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Pour 1 cup of the pasta sauce mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. In medium bowl, mix cheese spread, 1 cup of the Italian cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg and cooked ground beef. Spoon heaping tablespoon mixture into each shell. Arrange stuffed shells over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top, covering shells completely. Cover with foil. Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese filling is set. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian Cheese Blend. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

THREE-CHEESE PASTA SHELLS



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Sliced mushrooms and shredded carrot and zucchini add freshness to the cheesy filling in these flavorful shells from Kara de la Vega. "This pasta bake makes a nice company meal," relates the Suisun City, California cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 teaspoons dried basil
16 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the salsa and tomato sauce; spread half in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a skillet, saute the carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. remove from the heat. stir in the cheeses, egg substitute and basil. Stuff into pasta shells; place in prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining salsa mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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