@momma.cooking: Cheesy Stuffed Pasta Crown Bake Ingredients 1. Jumbo Pasta Shells – 18 shells 2. Ground Beef – 1 lb 3. Olive Oil – 2 tbsp 4. Yellow Onion – 1 medium, finely diced 5. Garlic – 4 cloves, minced 6. Crushed Tomatoes – 2 cups 7. Tomato Paste – 2 tbsp 8. Italian Seasoning – 2 tsp 9. Red Pepper Flakes – ½ tsp 10. Kosher Salt – 1½ tsp 11. Black Pepper – 1 tsp 12. Ricotta Cheese – 1½ cups 13. Mozzarella Cheese – 2½ cups, shredded 14. Parmesan Cheese – ¾ cup, grated 15. Cream Cheese – 4 oz, softened 16. Fresh Parsley – 3 tbsp, chopped 17. Fresh Basil – 2 tbsp, chopped 18. Unsalted Butter – 1 tbsp 19. Water – ½ cup Recipe 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo pasta shells for 2 minutes less than the package directions so they remain firm enough to stand upright during baking. 2. Drain the shells carefully and spread them on a lightly buttered tray, keeping them separate so they do not stick together while the filling is prepared. 3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden. 4. Add the minced garlic and ground beef, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks until browned and no longer pink. 5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon of the salt, black pepper, and water, then simmer the sauce for 12 to 15 minutes until thick and rich. 6. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, cream cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, ½ cup of Parmesan, parsley, basil, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt until the filling is creamy and evenly mixed. 7. Stir 1 cup of the prepared meat sauce into the cheese mixture to create a rich savory filling, reserving the remaining sauce for the baking dish and topping. 8. Spread the remaining meat sauce evenly across the bottom of a large round baking dish, creating a moist base for the pasta crown. 9. Fill each cooked pasta shell generously with the beef-and-cheese mixture, making sure the filling reaches the bottom and remains slightly mounded at the opening. 10. Arrange the stuffed shells upright around the outer edge of the baking dish, then continue arranging them inward in concentric circles until they form a tall crown with an open center. 11. Spoon any remaining filling and meat sauce between the shells, then scatter the remaining 1½ cups of mozzarella and ¼ cup of Parmesan generously over the entire crown. 12. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, allowing the pasta, meat sauce, and cheese filling to heat through without drying out. 13. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling, golden brown, and lightly caramelized around the edges of the pasta. 14. Let the pasta crown rest for 10 minutes, garnish with additional fresh parsley and basil, then serve directly from the baking dish with warm garlic bread and a crisp green salad. Follow for more delicious recipes and amazing food ideas!

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