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Stuffed Pasta Shells

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Hearty, comforting, and a complete crowd-pleaser- these Italian stuffed pasta shells are an absolute must-try. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz package jumbo shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 oz mushrooms
  • 16 oz cottage cheese
  • 16 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 48 oz pasta sauce
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    Recipe Ingredients
  • Add ground beef to a medium skillet, and sprinkle with some of the italian seasoning and garlic, then add salt and pepper. Brown the ground beef over medium heat, and drain grease.
    brown ground beef
  • While the meat is cooking, fill a large stock pot halfway with water, then add the pasta shells. Boil on high until pasta is al dente.
    Boil Pasta Shells
  • While the meat and pasta are cooking, chop the mushrooms
    Chop Mushrooms
  • Add cottage cheese, 12 oz of the mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, the rest of the italian seasoning and garlic, along with a dash of salt and pepper to a large bowl. Once the ground beef is done, add that, along with 16 oz of the pasta sauce. Stir well.
    Mix Ingredients
  • Once the shells are cooked, drain, and rinse with cold water until they are not steaming hot, as you will be handling these with your hands.
  • Cover the bottom of a large casserole dish with a thin layer of pasta sauce.
    Add Pasta Sauce
  • Using a small spoon, fill the pasta shells, and set them gently into the baking dish, side by side.
    Filled Shells
  • Pour pasta sauce over the shells, as well as the remainder of the mozzarella cheese.
    Cover Shells
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    Top with cheese
  • Serve hot, and sprinkle servings with parmesan cheese if desired.
    Final Product
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