When making stuffed shells, it's crucial not to tear the delicate shells while filling them — a problem easily solved with a piping bag.

Cooking the shells slightly less than instructed prevents overcooking, and using a piping bag results in a perfectly filled shell with minimal mess and no broken pasta pieces.

To pipe ricotta cheese filling into pasta shells, you’ll need a piping bag or large Ziplock. Mix ricotta with Parmesan, salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.

You can also add sausage and spinach or eggs as binders. Fill the piping bag halfway with your mixture, twist the bag at the top, secure it, and snip the corner end.

Next, arrange your cooked pasta in a casserole dish coated with a thin layer of marinara. Fill each shell individually, then add sauce and cheese atop the pasta.