stuffed shells

(1 RATING)
50 Pinches
Martinsville, VA
Updated on Feb 23, 2012

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.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Cook shells until soft; then rinse in cold water. Drain well.
  • Step 2
    Mix all filling ingredients together and stuff shells.
  • Step 3
    Cover 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.
  • Step 4
    Preheat 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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Category: Beef
Culture: Italian

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