Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Shells Delight

Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground beef
– 2 cups marinara sauce
– 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
– 12 jumbo pasta shells
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 egg
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Get ready to fill the kitchen with delicious aromas!

2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain and set aside to cool.

3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.

Drain excess fat, then mix in the marinara sauce. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.

Mix well and add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Spread about half of the meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

6. Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in the baking dish.

7. Pour the remaining meat sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.

8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

9. Once cooked, let the dish cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information:
Each serving is approximately 450 calories, with 25g of protein, 20g of fat, and 45g of carbohydrates.

Time: Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes

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