Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with a creative spin—Sloppy Joe Stuffed Shells! These large pasta shells are filled with a savory, cheesy Sloppy Joe mixture, making them the perfect dish for a family dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup Sloppy Joe sauce
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onions. Stir in the Sloppy Joe sauce, cream cheese, smoked paprika, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
3. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the beef mixture and arrange them in a baking dish. Top with additional shredded cheese for extra gooeyness, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
4. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a pop of color.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Notes:

• For those who enjoy a bit of heat, feel free to add a pinch of chili flakes to the beef mixture.
• Swap out the cheddar cheese for mozzarella for an even cheesier, melt-in-your-mouth topping!