stuffed shells

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Marshfield, WI
Updated on Jul 11, 2022

A delicious stuffed shell recipe which my husband and I really enjoy!

prep time 55 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (29 oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make stuffed shells

  • Step 1
    Cook shell pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onions. Drain off the grease.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, add the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, and cottage cheese; stir well.
  • Step 4
    Add the basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
  • Step 5
    In the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish, cover with a half cup of the tomato sauce mixture.
  • Step 6
    Stuff the shells with the beef mixture. Place side by side in a baking dish.
  • Step 7
    Cover the stuffed shells with the remaining tomato sauce and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Step 8
    Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Step 9
    Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 1 hour.
  • Step 10
    Allow to stand for 15 minutes and serve.

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Category: Pasta
Keyword: #dinner
Keyword: #shells
Keyword: #pasta
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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