stuffed shells
A delicious Stuffed Shell recipe which my husband and I really enjoy!
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yield
6 serving(s)
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
Ingredients For stuffed shells
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1 (12-oz.) package jumbo pasta shells
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¾ lb. lean ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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1 (29-oz.) can diced tomatoes
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1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
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1 (16-oz.) container cottage cheese
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⅛ teaspoon minced garlic
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon dried basil
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salt, season according to taste
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ground black pepper, season according to taste
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8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
How To Make stuffed shells
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1Cook shell pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
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2In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onions. Drain off the grease.
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3In 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.
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4In the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish, cover with a half cup of tomato sauce mixture.
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5Stuff shells with beef mixture. Place side by side in baking dish.
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6Cover stuffed shells with remaining tomato sauce and top with mozzarella cheese.
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7Cover with aluminum foil.
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8Bake in a 350°F. oven for an hour.
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9Allow to stand for 15 minutes and then serve.
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