Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling 🧀🥩
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
•1 lb ground beef
•1 cup ricotta cheese
•1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
•1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1 large egg
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•1 tsp dried basil
•1 tsp dried oregano
•Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
•12-15 jumbo pasta shells
•2 cups marinara sauce
•Fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation Steps:
Filling Preparation
1.Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat
2.Drain excess fat
3.Let beef cool slightly
Mixing Filling
1.In a large bowl, combine:
•Cooled ground beef
•Ricotta cheese
•Mozzarella cheese
•Parmesan cheese
•Egg
•Minced garlic
•Herbs
•Salt and pepper
2.Mix thoroughly until well combined
Cooking Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2.Cook pasta shells until al dente
3.Drain and let cool
4.Stuff shells with beef-cheese mixture
5.Place in baking dish
6.Cover with marinara sauce
7.Bake 25-30 minutes
8.Garnish with fresh parsley
Bon Appétit! 🍽️❤️
Tip: This recipe freezes beautifully for future meals! 👨🍳
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