Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for pasta shells with ground beef:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) pasta shells
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Optional: Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare Pasta Shells:
- Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta shells, ground beef mixture, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Spread a layer of the pasta mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture.
- Repeat with another layer of pasta mixture and the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve hot.
Enjoy your delicious pasta shells with ground beef! You can also customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or spices to the ground beef mixture for extra flavor.
