Description

These loaded cheeseburger stuffed pasta shells are the ultimate comfort food! A creative twist on the classic cheeseburger, this recipe combines savory ground beef, gooey melted cheese, tangy pickles, and a rich marinara sauce, all packed into jumbo pasta shells. Finished off with a drizzle of ketchup and mustard, this dish is guaranteed to be a family favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

12 large pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup dill pickles, diced
¼ cup ketchup
2 tbsp mustard
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook Pasta: Boil the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set them aside.
Cook Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
Season & Mix: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Mix everything until well combined.
Stuff Shells: Fill each pasta shell with the beef mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the stuffed shells.
Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. After that, remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish & Serve: Drizzle the stuffed shells with ketchup and mustard, then sprinkle diced pickles and fresh parsley on top before serving.

Notes

Customizable: You can add a variety of toppings to personalize these stuffed shells, such as bacon crumbles or sliced jalapeños.
Storage: Leftover stuffed shells can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Make-Ahead: Prepare the stuffed shells in advance and refrigerate them (without baking). Bake when ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 stuffed shells
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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