1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and get a 9×13-inch baking dish ready by spraying it with cooking spray. This ensures everything cooks evenly and prevents sticking, making cleanup easier too.

2-Cook the pasta shells: Begin by cooking the pasta shells in salted water according to the package, but cut the boiling time by 1-2 minutes to keep them firm for stuffing. Once done, drain and set them aside. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic and onion for about 3 minutes until they smell great, then add the ground beef and cook until it’s browned.

3-Prepare the sauce and filling: Pour the pasta sauce over the meat and let it simmer on low. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, and dried parsley to create the filling. Spread one-third of the meat sauce in the baking dish, stuff each shell with the cheese mixture, and place them in the dish. Cover with the rest of the sauce, add foil, and bake for 30 minutes.

4-Finish baking: After that, remove the foil, sprinkle on the remaining mozzarella, and bake uncovered for 5 to 10 more minutes until the cheese melts. This recipe can be customized, like swapping meat for turkey or adding cooked spinach for more nutrition explore more pasta dishes on our site.