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JennT1981's Notes:
Expand1 splash cooking spray Ask a question about this ingredient
6 cups water, for boiling Ask a question about this ingredient
16 ounces jumbo pasta shells Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 onion, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 pound ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
1 dash salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 dash cracked pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon dried thyme Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups ricotta, whipped with a fork Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons unsalted butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup flour Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient
1 dash salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 dash cracked pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup marinara Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup mozzarella, shredded Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large pot bring enough water to a boil to cook shells until al dente, about 7 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepDrain without rinsing and set aside to cool.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large skillet heat oil over medium and add garlic and onion.
Ask a question about this stepCook just until tender, 3 to 5 minutes being careful not to burn garlic.
Ask a question about this stepTo same skillet add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes, season with thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
Ask a question about this stepDrain and place in large bowl and set aside.
Ask a question about this stepIn a small bowl combine ricotta and eggs and whip with fork to mix thoroughly. Set aside.
Ask a question about this stepIn a medium sauce pan heat butter over medium and add flour.
Ask a question about this stepWhisk and cook about 1 to 2 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepSlowly pour in milk whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Ask a question about this stepBring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepSeason sauce with nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir in both parmesan and marinara.
Ask a question about this stepCombine ground beef and ricotta mixture and begin stuffing into shells.
Ask a question about this stepPlace stuffed shells into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish and pour sauce over the top evenly.
Ask a question about this stepSprinkle with mozzarella and bake 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Ask a question about this stepLet rest 5 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Ask a question about this stepNozlee is the Assistant Editor of Food52.