Baked Meaty Cheese Stuffed Shells
"I’ve lightened up a familiar favorite with these Meaty Cheese Stuffed Shells! Giant pasta shells are stuffed with a ground beef and cheese mixture, topped with an easy, fresh pasta sauce and mozzar…..."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Stuffed Shells:
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55 Jumbo pasta shells*
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2 cups part skim ricotta cheese
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1 ½ cups 2% cottage cheese (large curd)
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1 ½ cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese, divided [1 cup is for the topping.]
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¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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¼ cup fresh basil, chopped & packed into the measuring cup
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¾ pound ground beef (I used 96% lean)
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For the Quick Sauce:**
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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½ cups yellow onions, chopped [More if you wish. I used almost a full cup]
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed (or whole and you can crush them in the pan)
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¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (not packed)
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
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salt and pepper to taste
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