Recipe for Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef

Ingredients

The following ingredients are required for this recipe:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 12 jumbo pasta shells
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

Follow these steps to prepare the recipe:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
5. Stir in the tomato sauce, dried basil, and dried oregano. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for a few minutes.
6. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the cheese mixture and place them in a baking dish.
8. Pour the meat sauce over the stuffed shells and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
9. Bake the shells for 25-30 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Tips

Here are some helpful tips for making this recipe:

• Make sure to cook the pasta shells until they are al dente, as they will continue to cook in the oven.
• Do not overfill the pasta shells, as the cheese will expand during baking.
• Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set.
• Serve the stuffed shells hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread or a green salad.

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