Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling
Calling all pasta lovers! This indulgent recipe combines the richness of beef-stuffed shells with a lusciously creamy ricotta filling that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests at a dinner party, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 box jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
3. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions, then stuff each shell with the beef mixture and ricotta filling.
6. Place the stuffed shells in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.