Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells Recipe

Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells Recipe

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and egg; mix well. Stuff shells with the cheese mixture; arrange in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Spoon meat sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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