Smash Burger Stuffed Shells
A mouthwatering mashup of classic smash burger flavors stuffed into jumbo pasta shells, topped with melty cheese and marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup Diced Pickles
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta Shells by boiling in salted water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Cook the Beef in a skillet with olive oil until browned and no longer pink.
- Mix in diced pickles, ketchup, mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stuff the Shells with the beef mixture, pressing gently to pack.
- Assemble the stuffed shells in a baking dish with marinara sauce at the bottom.
- Top with remaining marinara and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 20-25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve after resting for a few minutes, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
These stuffed shells can be prepped ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later use. Adjust baking times accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: smash burger, stuffed shells, pasta, easy recipe, comfort food