stuffed shells
(1 RATING)
Best if made about mid-morning and left to simmer. It is a little work, but what a result! A long time family favorite, everyone always shows up for dinner.
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prep time
40 Min
cook time
3 Hr
method
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yield
6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- FILLING FOR SHELLS:
- 2 packages large pasta shells
- 4 pounds ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 pounds mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 pound fresh parmesan, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 teaspoons fresh italian parsley, chopped
- 3 - large eggs
- SAUCE:
- - olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1 quart tomatoes
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
How To Make stuffed shells
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Step 1Cook shells until soft; then rinse in cold water. Drain well.
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Step 2Mix all filling ingredients together and stuff shells.
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Step 3Cover bottom of pot with oil, minced garlic, and chopped onion until everything has browned. Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper,and herbs. Simmer 3 hours. Stir often. Add water, if too thick.
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Step 4Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepared baking pan with non stick spray, then coat bottom with sauce. Place stuffed shells in a single layer and ladle over sauce. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees to heat through. Serve.
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