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    Published: Apr 25, 2020 · Modified: Mar 23, 2021 by Slow The Cook Down

    Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells

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    These Philly cheesesteak stuffed pasta shells are a delicious and easy one pot meal that comes together quickly and easily. Pasta shells are stuffed with seasoned ground beef, onions and green pepper and baked in a creamy provolone cheese sauce. Made with simple ingredients, it's a great family weeknight meal. 

    The baked pasta shells in a dish next to herbs and parmesan cheese

    I was super excited to receive a new cookbook in the post this week from Megan from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen and I couldn't wait to share one of her recipes with you! After leafing through all of the wonderful dishes, I knew that I had to share this delicious Philly cheesesteak stuffed shells, my cheesy carby cravings were strong just looking at the photo!

    Megan's new book Incredible One-Pot Cooking is a great book to add to your collection! It's full of super easy and tasty one pot recipes and most of them are on the table within 30 minutes. I cannot wait to try her Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings and Deluxe Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes!

    This pasta came out so good, you guys! I'm a big fan of one pot dishes, like my Beef Panang Curry and Green Lentil Daal and this did not disappoint! Be sure to grab a copy now, it's full of great ideas for easy weeknight meals. Perfect if you are in a bit of a dinner rut!

    Front cover of Incredible One-Pot Cooking

    How to make Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells

    Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!

    • In an oven safe skillet, add in the filling ingredients and cook until the beef is browned (photo 1).
    • Let he mixture cool and stir in the cheeses and Worcestershire sauce (photo 2).
    • Stuff the pasta shells with the filling (photo 3).

    Three shots to show how to make the beef filling and the stuffed shells

    • In the same skillet, make the cheese sauce by melting the oil and butter and then stir in the garlic and flour. Whisk in the milk and then and the cheese and seasonings (photo 4).
    • Place the stuffed shells in the cheese sauce, cover and bake in a pre heated oven (photo 5).

    The cheese sauce and the stuffed pasta shells laid into it before baking

    Recipe Variations

    I made a couple of slight changes to Megan's original recipe, as the shelves were a little bare in the store, but It was super delicious still! So if you can't find an ingredient, don't fret!

    • I used a red onion instead of white as I had one to use up!
    • I couldn't find any ricotta, so substituted this with cream cheese for the filling. It worked really well, but can't wait to try this with ricotta!
    • You may have noticed in the pictures I don't have an oven safe skillet! So I simply transferred the cheese sauce to a pie dish and baked the pasta in that with some foil on top. It worked super well - although I did have one extra dish to wash up!
    • I finished the dish with some fresh parsley and freshly grated cheese...because there is no such thing as too much cheese!

    What do you serve it with?

    This recipe makes a really hearty 4 servings, and I'll be honest, we had our first helping just by itself and it was delicious! You can of course serve this up with a side salad or some sautéed veggies to add a little goodness into your life. Or, go full out on the carbs and serve it with some freshly baked garlic bread.

    A shell being pulled out of the cheese sauce

    Can you make them ahead of time?

    This dish is best served piping hot from the oven when all of that cheese is at it's ooziest, but that doesn't mean you can't get ahead of things with some prep. You can make the filling ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge, you can also stuffed the pasta shells and keep them covered for a couple of hours. Don't fill the shells too far ahead of time though as they could get soggy.

    We enjoyed the leftovers the next day. Simply keep them covered in the fridge (they'll be good for about 3 days) and then heat them through in the oven to serve. Just pop some foil over the top so that the top doesn't over cook.

    Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells

    These Philly cheesesteak stuffed shells are nothing less than glorious! The beef is perfectly seasoned and that cheese sauce really is a dream! It's super simple and easy to make and it's total carby comfort food! You'll have most of the ingredients in your cupboard too, I only had to buy a few extras and I whipped it up in no time at all.

    Provolone Cheese Sauce

    We HAVE to talk about this delicious cheese sauce! It's made with provolone cheese, which is a similar flavor to mozzarella but it has a fuller taste. It's creaminess works so well with the seasoned beef. Megan, in her book, suggests you can also use this sauce on nachos or as a dip, and I couldn't agree more with that!

    Philly cheesesteak stuffed shells next to a bunch of fresh parsley

    Recipe Notes and Tips

    • Be sure to dice the onions and the peppers pretty small so that they fit into the jump pasta shells.
    • I spooned in the mixture to the pasta shells, but you can also put it in a ziplock bag, cut the corner off and pip it in - you'll probably get a little less messy this way!
    • Don't overcrowd the shells in the sauce. The sauce needs room to bubble up and cook the pasta.
    • Ideally, use an oven safe skillet to cook this dish in. If you need to transfer it to a different dish to bake it (like me!), cover it with foil when it goes in the oven so that the top doesn't burn and the cheese sauce can boil.

    More Easy Pasta Recipes

    • Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
    • One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
    • Vegetarian Pasta Bake
    • Homemade Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli
    • Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

    Be sure to check out Megan's new book Incredible One-Pot Cooking for more delicious and easy recipes. I can't wait to try more!

    I love hearing from you!! If you have tried these Philly cheesesteak pasta shells, be sure to scroll down, give them a star rating and let me know what you thought!

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    Philly cheesesteak shuffed shells in a white casserole dish garnished with herbs

    Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells

    These Philly cheesesteak stuffed pasta shells are a delicious and easy one pot meal that comes together quickly and easily. Pasta shells are stuffed with seasoned ground beef, onions and green pepper and baked in a creamy provolone cheese sauce. Made with simple ingredients, it's a great family weeknight meal. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 867kcal
    Author: Slow The Cook Down

    Ingredients

    Stuffed Shells

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
    • 1 tablespoon butter (15g)
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 green bell pepper diced
    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 8 ounces ground beef
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¾ cup ricotta cheese (92g)
    • ⅔ cup shredded Italian five-cheese blend (87g)
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 12-16 jumbo pasta shells

    Provolone Cheese Sauce

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil (30ml)
    • 2 tablespoon butter (30g)
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (16g)
    • 2 cups warm milk (480ml)
    • 8 ounces provolone cheese thinly sliced or grated (224g)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • To make the stuffed shells, combine the oil an butter in a large oven-safe skillet over a medium heat. Allow the butter to melt for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, onion, beef, salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is brown, 8 to 10 minute. Transfer the filling to a large bowl and allow it to cool.
    • Once the beef mixture is cool, add the ricotta cheese, Italian five-cheese blend and Worcestershire sauce and mix to combine. Place the mixture into a large zip-top bag and snip off one corner. Pipe the mixture into the pasta shells and set the shells aside.
    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF / 177ºc.
    • To make the provolone cheese sauce, combine the oil and butter in the same skillet over a medium heat and allow the butter to melt, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the provolone cheese, salt and black pepper.
    • Place the stuffed shells in the provolone cheese sauce, being careful not to overcrowd them as they need to be submerged in the sauce to cook properly. Cover the skillet and bake the stuffed shells for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked. Let the shells cool slightly before serving.

    Notes

    Reprinted with permission from Incredible One-Pot Cooking by Megan Marlowe, Page Street Publishing Co. 2020. Photo credit: Megan Marlowe
    TIPS
    • Be sure to dice the onions and the peppers pretty small so that they fit into the jump pasta shells.
    • I spooned in the mixture to the pasta shells, but you can also put it in a ziplock bag, cut the corner off and pip it in - you'll probably get a little less messy this way!
    • Don't overcrowd the shells in the sauce. The sauce needs room to bubble up and cook the pasta.
    • Ideally, use an oven safe skillet to cook this dish in. If you need to transfer it to a different dish to bake it (like me!), cover it with foil when it goes in the oven so that the top doesn't burn and the cheese sauce can boil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 867kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 2068mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1463IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 837mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Jen says

      April 26, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      Did you cook the shells prior to stuffing them?

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      • Slow The Cook Down says

        April 26, 2022 at 7:56 pm

        Hi Jen, I've done it both ways. Pre cooking the shells before stuffing them means a softer texture throughout. You can do it without cooking them though and you get crunchy bits on top this way, so totally personal preference. Enjoy!

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    2. Kelly says

      June 02, 2021 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this and it was absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing!

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      • Slow The Cook Down says

        June 03, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it Kelly, it's a great recipe isn't it?! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂

        Reply

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