🍰 Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells 🧀

Indulge in the comfort of home-cooked goodness with every bite!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups tomato basil sauce
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 20 large pasta shells
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Boil the pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add the garlic and oregano, cooking until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, egg, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread 1 cup of tomato basil sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
6. Stuff each shell with the beef and cheese mixture and place in the dish.
7. Top with the remaining tomato sauce and mozzarella.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 450
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use low-fat cheeses.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture for a spicy kick.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 6