Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce Recipe

Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce Recipe

  • 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
  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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