Family dinner pasta recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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24 jumbo pasta shells
→ Sauce & Filling
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound ground beef
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
→ Cheese Mixture
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 egg, beaten
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
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Stir crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning into the meat mixture. Let sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavor, then remove from heat.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, and the beaten egg. Mix until well combined and smooth.
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Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Fill each cooked pasta shell with a spoonful of the ricotta mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.
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Pour the remaining meat sauce over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and all of the mozzarella cheese.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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These shells can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
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Leftover shells reheat well in the microwave or oven.
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For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.