Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 large egg
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
– 3 cups marinara sauce
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Start by browning the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s cooked through and beautifully browned, drain off any excess fat to keep things nice and light.
2. Now, let’s move on to the filling. In a large mixing bowl, bring together the cooked ground beef, creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and the sharpness of Parmesan cheese. Add the egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, then mix until everything is perfectly combined.
3. With your tasty mixture ready, use a friendly spoon to lovingly stuff each jumbo pasta shell. Make sure each shell gets a nice, generous filling.
4. Time to whip up that silky sauce! In a saucepan over medium heat, blend together the marinara sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir gently until the sauce warms through and the cheese has melted into creamy indulgence.
5. Preheat your oven to a cozy 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of your lovely sauce at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to give those shells a comfortable bed. Arrange them snugly in the dish and let them bathe in the rest of the sauce.
6. Wrap the dish with aluminum foil to keep everything moist and bake in the warm oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and look for that beautiful, bubbling finish—bake for another 10-15 minutes until you have melted, golden cheese bliss. Enjoy every comforting bite with those you love!
