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stuffed shells

Recipe by
Cindi Marie Bauer
Marshfield, WI

A delicious Stuffed Shell recipe which my husband and I really enjoy!

yield 6 serving(s)
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For stuffed shells

  • 1 (12-oz.) package jumbo pasta shells
  • ¾ lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (29-oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (16-oz.) container cottage cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • salt, season according to taste
  • ground black pepper, season according to taste
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make stuffed shells

  • 1
    Cook shell pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  • 2
    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onions. Drain off the grease.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, add the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, and cottage cheese; stir well. Add the basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
  • 4
    In the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish, cover with a half cup of tomato sauce mixture.
  • 5
    Stuff shells with beef mixture. Place side by side in baking dish.
  • 6
    Cover stuffed shells with remaining tomato sauce and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • 7
    Cover with aluminum foil.
  • 8
    Bake in a 350°F. oven for an hour.
  • 9
    Allow to stand for 15 minutes and then serve.
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