Stuffed Lasagna Shells. Recipe

Name: Stuffed Lasagna Shells.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 3 garlic cloves; 1 yellow onion (about half); 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ¼ cup red wine; 1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese; ½ cup parmesan cheese (I always use fresh); 1 lb mozzarella cheese, dived; 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
3 garlic cloves
1 yellow onion (about half)
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup red wine
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese (I always use fresh)
1 lb mozzarella cheese, dived
1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells

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Brown beef, onions, garlic in olive oil, drain.
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Add in parsley, oregano, basil, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and wine.
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Simmer for one hour.
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In separate bowl, mix together parmesan, HALF of the mozzarella, and cottage cheese, set aside in fridge.
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Boil jumbo shells.
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CAREFUL, they break easily, before and after boiling.
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Drain and let cool enough that you can work with them.
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Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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Stuff shells with cheese mixture, and place them in baking dish.
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After all the shells are stuffed and in the dish, spoon the sauce over the top of the shells.
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Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, and bake at 375* until cheeses are all thoroughly melted.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 3 garlic cloves, 1 yellow onion (about half), 1 tablespoon parsley, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Lasagna 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!

Stuffed Lasagna Shells.

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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