Description
Baked Shotgun Shells are a crispy, cheesy, and irresistible comfort food made with manicotti pasta stuffed with a savory ground beef and cheese filling, smothered in marinara sauce, and baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game-day snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (8 oz) manicotti pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook manicotti shells al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, then mix with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each manicotti shell with the meat and cheese mixture, arrange in a greased baking dish, and top with marinara sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover, add extra cheese if desired, and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the manicotti shells—they should be firm enough to hold their shape when stuffed.
- Use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off for easier filling.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 shells
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: baked shotgun shells, manicotti recipe, cheesy pasta bake, ground beef pasta, easy dinner recipe, comfort food