Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce Recipe
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Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce

By: Sunny Folding  
"Even my 'meat-and-potatoes' husband often requests these filling and flavorful shells. Chock-full of veggies and cheese, they make great cold-weather fare."

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Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 28 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, well drained
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

  1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt and remaining oregano. Drain pasta shells; cool slightly. Stuff with cheese mixture.
  3. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce into each of two greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dishes; arrange shells over sauce in a single layer. Pour remaining meat sauce over the shells. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2009 by Sides Family 
Yummy! I have made this in the past and the recipe I had did not have egg in the shell mixture... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by colombiana 
Somewhat dissapointing-too much spinach. Ricotta cheese would be better. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by Lindz 
This my husbands favorite dinner I make. A little less spinach than asked for, but besides... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by cjucoder 
What a fun Sunday afternoon project, but lots of dishes to wash! Only 4 stars because the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Carol McMomigal 
Loved this recipe. Just a few changes. added 1/2 lb. ground pork to hamb.,browned, drained and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by MISSY8856 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Too much spinach, I would omit the spinach before I made this recipe again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by Tastyideas Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
We loved it! Did make a few changes. I didn't have ingredients to make the sauce so I used... MORE

 
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