Awesome Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Awesome Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large pkg. extra large pasta shells; 1 lb. ground beef or 1/2 plus 1/2 sausage and beef; 1 green onion; spoon of garlic; 1 small can mushrooms; 1 c. cottage cheese; 1 chopped green onion; salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste; 1 egg; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; 1/2 jar of your favorite (Prego, Hunt's, etc.) marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce

Servings: persons

1 large pkg. extra large pasta shells
1 lb. ground beef or 1/2 plus 1/2 sausage and beef
1 green onion
spoon of garlic
1 small can mushrooms
1 c. cottage cheese
1 chopped green onion
salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
1 egg
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 jar of your favorite (Prego, Hunt's, etc.) marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce

1
Boil shells like lasagna or spaghetti noodles and coat lightly with olive oil.
2
Drain and save.
3
Fry ground beef (or sausage and beef) with 1 green onion, garlic and mushrooms.
4
Cool and drain.
5
Mix beef mixture with cottage cheese, 1 green onion, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste and egg.
6
Stuff into shells.
7
Then pour 1/2 jar or can of your favorite marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce into glass casserole dish.
8
Set in shells and proceed to cover with sauce.
9
Top with grated Cheddar and bake at 350u00b0 about 20 to 30 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large pkg. extra large pasta shells, 1 lb. ground beef or 1/2 plus 1/2 sausage and beef, 1 green onion, spoon of garlic, and more.

Yes, Awesome Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Awesome Stuffed Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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