Easy Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef

• 12 count Jumbo pasta shells
• 1 lb Ground beef 80/20
• 1 small Yellow onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup Grated Parmesan
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 2 cups Marinara sauce
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• ½ tsp Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook jumbo pasta shells until just al dente, drain them, rinse with cold water, and cool on a sheet pan.

2. 2

   Sauté ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic, season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, fold together ricotta, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, beaten egg, parsley, and the cooled beef mixture.

4. 4

   Generously stuff each shell with the seasoned cheese–beef mixture and arrange them open-side up in the baking dish.

5. 5

   Pour remaining sauce over the shells, top with extra cheese, cover with foil, bake until bubbly, then uncover, brown, and let rest before serving.