Sloppy Joe Stuffed Shells – A Twist on Classic Comfort Food
A fun twist on classic Sloppy Joes, these jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a savory beef mixture, topped with melted cheese, and baked to perfection. A hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells: 20 shells (approximately, depending on the size of the shells)
- Ground beef: 1 lb (450g)
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Ketchup: ½ cup
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Tomato sauce: 1 cup
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1½ cups
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Pepper: ½ teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta Shells: Boil jumbo pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sloppy Joe Filling: In a large skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion and garlic. Once cooked, add ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes until well combined and heated through.
Stuff the Shells: Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with the Sloppy Joe mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the stuffed shells. Add extra sauce if desired.
Bake and Serve: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t overstuff the shells to ensure even baking.
- For added spice, include chili flakes or jalapeños in the filling.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg