italian stuffed shells ~ cassies
I've been making these shells this way, since a teen. This was one of my siblings favorite meals I would have ready for when my parents got home from work. We couldn't wait to dig in. I tweaked my Mom's recipe and everyone said, " don't change a thing. " I hope you enjoy these shells as much as my family does. Enjoy!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 easy
Ingredients
- 1 - 12 ounces jumbo shells, prepared according to pkg directions
- 3 - links - casings removed - sweet or hot italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 17 ounces good ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shedded, mozzarella cheese - i shred my own
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan - more for topping
- 1 tablespoon each - fresh basil & fresh parsley - chopped ( can use dried if don't have) - 1 tsp each if using dried ~ or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon each - black pepper, garlic powder, italian seasoning ~ or more to taste
- 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 - 15 ounces favorite spaghetti sauce - or home made
- parsley - & shredded parmesan for garnish
How To Make italian stuffed shells ~ cassies
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Step 1In a med - large skillet, over medium heat - add ground beef and sausage, break up as it cooks. Continue cooking until no longer pink. Drain well.
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Step 2Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Place meat in a large bowl, and add cheeses, seasonings, fresh parsley and basil. Stir until well combined.
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Step 3In a large greased baking dish. Pour enough sauce in to cover bottom of dish, by swirling or use back of spoon to spread.
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Step 4Take prepared pasta and fill each shell with at least a heaping tablespoon of meat & cheese mixture or until filled completely.
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Step 5Spoon about 1 tablespoon on sauce over each shell. More if you like them saucier.
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Step 6Sprinkle with a generous amount of fresh grated Parmesan & parsley.
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Step 7Place shells in rows, beside each other.
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Step 8Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to bubble. Watch them closely that you don't burn the exposed shell. These can be easily reheated, but in my opinion, they're best eaten fresh out of the oven.
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Step 9Serve with a side of extra sauce, and a salad, with slices of nice crusty bread. Delish!
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