Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

• 122 jumbo pasta shells(220g)
• 21 tablespoon olive oil(13.5g)
• 3450 g ground beef or Italian sausage(450g)
• 41 small onion(70g)
• 52 clove garlic(6g)
• 63 cup marinara sauce(720g)
• 71 teaspoon salt(6g)
• 80.5 teaspoon black pepper(1g)
• 91 teaspoon Italian seasoning(2g)
• 101.5 cup ricotta cheese(360g)
• 112.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese(250g)
• 120.5 cup Parmesan cheese(50g)
• 131 egg(50g)
• 141 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil(4g)
• 150.25 cup extra Parmesan cheese (optional)(25g)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
4. 4Add minced garlic and ground beef or sausage; cook until browned.
5. 5Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. 6In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, and chopped parsley or basil until smooth.
7. 7Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish.
8. 8Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and arrange in the baking dish.
9. 9Spoon remaining meat sauce over the stuffed shells.
10. 10Top with 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella and extra Parmesan if desired.
11. 11Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
12. 12Uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
13. 13Let rest 5 minutes before serving.