Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells Recipe

Name: Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ⅔ cup onion, chopped; 2 cups water; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
⅔ cup onion, chopped
2 cups water
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, lightly 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.
2
Stir in the water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano.
3
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and egg.
5
Stuff shells with the cheese mixture.
6
Arrange shells in a greased shallow 3-qt.
7
baking dish.
8
Spoon meat sauce over shells.
9
Cover and bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
10
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
11
Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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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 lb ground beef, ⅔ cup onion, chopped, 2 cups water, 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Three-Cheese Jumbo 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.

Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells

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