🍝 Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells 🧀

Savor the Comfort: A Warm, Cheesy Delight Perfect for Family Dinners

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups tomato basil sauce
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 20 large pasta shells
- 1 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the garlic and oregano, cook until fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
5. Spread 1 cup tomato basil sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Stuff each shell with the beef-cheese mixture and place in the dish.
6. Top the shells with the remaining tomato basil sauce and sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden.
8. Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 450
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use low-fat cheeses.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef while cooking.

⏳ Preparation Time ⌛
- Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 6