Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta 🍝  
Family Comfort Food That Will Warm Your Heart Every Time! ❤️🍽️  

🍽️  Ingredients 🍽️  
- 1 cup ricotta cheese  
- 20 large pasta shells  
- 1 lb lean ground beef  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This should take about 8 to 10 minutes.  
2. While the shells are cooking, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).  
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef until fully cooked. Make sure to break it apart as it cooks. This should take around 5 to 7 minutes.  
4. Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat and remove from heat. Stir in the ricotta cheese until the mixture is creamy and well combined.  
5. Carefully drain the pasta shells and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.  
6. Stuff each pasta shell generously with the ricotta and beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.  
7. Cover the stuffed shells with your favorite marinara sauce, ensuring they are well coated.  
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the tops begin to brown slightly.  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
Approximate nutritional content per serving (1/4 of the recipe):  
- Calories: 410  
- Carbohydrates: 42g  
- Protein: 30g  
- Fats: 15g  
- Fiber: 3g  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For added flavor, consider throwing in a handful of fresh herbs like basil or parsley into the beef and ricotta mixture.  
- If you want a cheesy finish, sprinkle some shredded mozzarella on top of the shells before baking.  
- These stuffed shells can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking!  

⏳ Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4 ⏳