✔ 20-25 jumbo pasta shells 🍝
✔ 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) 🍅
✔ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
✔ ½ teaspoon salt & black pepper
For the Ricotta Beef Filling:
✔ 1 lb ground beef 🥩
✔ 1 small onion (diced) 🧅
✔ 3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
✔ 1 teaspoon salt & black pepper
✔ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat!) 🌶️
✔ 15 oz ricotta cheese 🧀
✔ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
✔ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
✔ 1 egg (for binding) 🥚
✔ 1 teaspoon dried basil or fresh parsley (chopped) 🌿
For Topping:
✔ 1 cup shredded mozzarella 🧀
✔ ½ cup grated Parmesan
✅ Optional Add-ins: Sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or crumbled sausage for extra flavor!
