Prep time: 15-20 minutes

Cook time: 45-50 minutes

Materials:

• 1 box large shells (cooked according to box instructions)
• Mozzarella & Parmesan cheese to taste (for top)

Meat Sauce Materials:

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. oregano
• 1 tbsp. marjoram
• 1 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

Filling Materials:

• 1/2 onion chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup spinach chopped
• 32 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Process:

1. Cook the pasta shells according to instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet add in the olive oil and onion. Cook over medium/ high heat stirring often until onions become translucent.
3. Add in the ground beef and cook breaking the beef up with a wooden spoon until the ground beef is fully cooked through.
4. Drain any excess fat rendered by the beef.
5. Season with salt and pepper and add in the crushed tomatoes.
6. Add in the sugar, oregano, marjoram, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper if needed. Mix well.
7. Cook for 8-10 minutes stirring often and set aside.
8. In a medium sized mixing bowl combine all the filling materials.
9. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
10. In a large casserole dish spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the pan.
11. Taking one shell at a time add in a scoop of the ricotta cheese filling. Place the shell into the casserole dish and continue the same process until all the shells are stuffed.
12. Top the shells with the meat sauce generously.
13. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese to taste.
14. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
15. Plate and ENJOY!