{"id":7240,"date":"2026-08-25T22:43:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T22:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=7240"},"modified":"2026-08-25T22:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T22:43:28","slug":"crockpot-stuffed-shells-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/crockpot-stuffed-shells-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Crockpot Stuffed Shells Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Crockpot Stuffed Shells Recipe<\/h1>\n<p>Crockpot Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort-food dinner! Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a savory, cheesy beef mixture, layered with rich marinara sauce, and slow-cooked until tender and bubbling. It\u2019s an easy, hearty meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen\u2014but the slow cooker does most of the work!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pound ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 package jumbo pasta shells, about 12 ounces<\/li>\n<li>15 ounces ricotta cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>3 cups marinara sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cook the Beef:<\/strong> In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Seasoning:<\/strong> Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute, then remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the Shells:<\/strong> Cook the jumbo shells according to the package directions until just slightly underdone. Drain and rinse gently with cool water so they are easier to handle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Filling:<\/strong> In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Stir until everything is well combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layer the Crockpot:<\/strong> Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce over the bottom of the slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stuff the Shells:<\/strong> Carefully fill each cooked pasta shell with the beef and cheese mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer in the crockpot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Sauce:<\/strong> Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells, making sure the pasta is well covered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slow Cook:<\/strong> Cover and cook on <strong>LOW for 3\u20134 hours<\/strong>, or until the shells are tender and the filling is hot and bubbly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Cheese:<\/strong> Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the top during the last 15\u201320 minutes of cooking. Cover again and allow the cheese to melt completely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with garlic bread or a simple green salad.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Tips for the Best Crockpot Stuffed Shells<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t overcook the shells before stuffing them\u2014they should remain slightly firm.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the shells are covered with sauce so they cook evenly.<\/li>\n<li>For extra flavor, use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan.<\/li>\n<li>You can prepare the stuffed shells ahead of time, refrigerate them, and cook them later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This is the kind of cozy, cheesy dinner that brings everyone to the table!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crockpot Stuffed Shells Recipe Crockpot Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort-food dinner! 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