Best Cheesy Stuffed Shells Recipe How To Make Cheesy Stuffed Shells Delish Com

Ingredients

Spray oil

kosher salt

12 oz. box jumbo pasta shells

1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb. ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, diced

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 c. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

1/2 c. diced Provolone

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

2 c. whole milk

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 c. freshly grated Parmesan

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and spray a large casserole dish with oil. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, less 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.Step 2Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and cook ground beef until browned, breaking up beef using a wooden spoon. Add garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook for 2 minutes. If beef mixture is very greasy, drain excess fat using a spoon. Stir in parsley and provolone, and cover with a lid to keep warm.Step 3In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until slightly thickened. Add mustard and Parmesan.

Step 4Spread half the cream sauce in the baking dish. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture and arrange face up in dish. Pour remaining sauce over the shells and bake until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.