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🍝 Cheesy Spaghetti Stuffed Shells (Easy Baked Dinner)

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🍝 Cheesy Spaghetti Stuffed Shells (Easy Baked Dinner)

These spaghetti stuffed shells are simple, budget-friendly, and pure comfort food. Cheesy, saucy, and always a family favorite!

⏱ Prep Time

20 minutes

🔥 Cook Time

25–30 minutes

🍽 Servings

4–6 servings

🛒 Ingredients
• 1 box jumbo pasta shells
• 1 lb ground beef (hamburger meat)
• 1 can (24 oz) spaghetti sauce (Hunt’s Meat Sauce works great)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional seasonings:
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Onion powder

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the pasta shells
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook jumbo shells according to package directions until just tender.
Drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the ground beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned.
Drain excess fat.

3️⃣ Add sauce & seasoning
Stir spaghetti sauce into the cooked beef.
Season with salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.

4️⃣ Prepare the baking dish
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

5️⃣ Stuff the shells
Fill each cooked shell with the meat sauce mixture.
Place stuffed shells in the baking dish.

6️⃣ Top with sauce & cheese
Pour remaining sauce over the shells.
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.

7️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

8️⃣ Serve & enjoy
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

⭐ Tips
• Add ricotta or cream cheese for extra creaminess
• Use Italian sausage instead of ground beef for more flavor
• Freezes well for make-ahead meals

🔥 Hashtags

#StuffedShells
#CheesyPasta
#BakedPasta
#EasyDinner
#FamilyFavorite
#ComfortFood
#GroundBeefRecipes
#BudgetMeals
#HomemadeCooking

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  1. @ChristmasYummyTable

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    🍝 Cheesy Spaghetti Stuffed Shells (Easy Baked Dinner)

    These spaghetti stuffed shells are simple, budget-friendly, and pure comfort food. Cheesy, saucy, and always a family favorite!

    ⏱ Prep Time

    20 minutes

    🔥 Cook Time

    25–30 minutes

    🍽 Servings

    4–6 servings

    🛒 Ingredients
    • 1 box jumbo pasta shells
    • 1 lb ground beef (hamburger meat)
    • 1 can (24 oz) spaghetti sauce (Hunt’s Meat Sauce works great)
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • Salt & black pepper, to taste
    • Optional seasonings:
    • Garlic powder
    • Italian seasoning
    • Onion powder

    👩‍🍳 Instructions

    1️⃣ Cook the pasta shells
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    Cook jumbo shells according to package directions until just tender.
    Drain and set aside.

    2️⃣ Cook the ground beef
    In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned.
    Drain excess fat.

    3️⃣ Add sauce & seasoning
    Stir spaghetti sauce into the cooked beef.
    Season with salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.

    4️⃣ Prepare the baking dish
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

    5️⃣ Stuff the shells
    Fill each cooked shell with the meat sauce mixture.
    Place stuffed shells in the baking dish.

    6️⃣ Top with sauce & cheese
    Pour remaining sauce over the shells.
    Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.

    7️⃣ Bake
    Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

    8️⃣ Serve & enjoy
    Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

    ⭐ Tips
    • Add ricotta or cream cheese for extra creaminess
    • Use Italian sausage instead of ground beef for more flavor
    • Freezes well for make-ahead meals

    🔥 Hashtags

    #StuffedShells
    #CheesyPasta
    #BakedPasta
    #EasyDinner
    #FamilyFavorite
    #ComfortFood
    #GroundBeefRecipes
    #BudgetMeals
    #HomemadeCooking

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