Stuffed Shells Ii Recipe

Name: Stuffed Shells Ii
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells; 3/4 pound lean ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese; 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 tablespoon dried basil; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 tablespoon dried basil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Cook shell pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
2
In a large skillet brown the ground beef and onions. Drain grease.
3
In a large bowl add the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, and cottage cheese; stir well. Add basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until well blended.
4
In the bottom of a 2 quart baking dish, cover with a half of cup of tomato sauce mixture. Stuff shells with beef mixture and place side by side in dish. Cover stuffed shells with remaining tomato sauce and top with mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
5
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for an hour. Allow to stand for 15 minutes and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells, 3/4 pound lean ground beef, 1 onion, chopped, 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Shells Ii 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.

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Stuffed Shells Ii

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