Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta 🍝 

Wholesome comfort food for family nights—quick and easy to make, delicious for all!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
- 20 large pasta shells  
- 1 lb lean ground beef  
- 1 cup ricotta cheese  
- 2 cups marinara sauce  
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese  
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese  
- 1 egg, beaten  
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder  
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning  
- Salt and pepper to taste  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).  
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.  
3. Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.  
4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, and the cooked beef mixture. Mix well.  
5. Cook the pasta shells according to package directions until al dente, then drain.  
6. Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.  
7. Stuff each pasta shell with the beef and ricotta mixture and place them in the baking dish.  
8. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.  
9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.  
10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
Approximate nutritional content per serving (based on 4 servings):  
- Calories: 480  
- Carbohydrates: 45g  
- Protein: 30g  
- Fat: 22g  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For added flavor, consider sautéing some chopped onions or bell peppers with the ground beef.  
- You can mix in some spinach to the ricotta filling for an extra nutritional boost.  
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for a quick meal later on.  

⏳ Preparation time ⏳ 15 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 4