STUFFED SHELLS WITH MEAT SAUCE

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Even my "meat-and-potatoes" husband often requests these filling and flavorful shells. Chock-full of veggies and cheese, they make great cold-weather fare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

28 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (28 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups 4% cottage cheese
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt and remaining oregano. Drain pasta shells; cool slightly. Stuff with cheese mixture., Spread 1 cup of meat sauce into each of 2 greased 11x7-in. baking dishes; arrange shells over sauce in a single layer. Pour remaining meat sauce over the shells. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Aulora Azure
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I love this recipe! The shells are always cooked perfectly and the meat sauce is delicious.


Katie Toogood
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These shells are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Simran Sumi
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The shells are always cooked perfectly and the meat sauce is delicious.


Tenille Squally
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The shells are elegant and delicious.


Tae Dailey
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Md Akash Hosen
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These shells are always a hit at parties. I usually make a double batch so that I have leftovers.


ope
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I'm not a big fan of stuffed shells, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The shells were cheesy and the meat sauce was flavorful.


Prince Jk
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The shells are always a hit with my family and friends.


Gaming with Riham
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my shells didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


Sammy Gardner
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The shells were a little overcooked, but the meat sauce was delicious.


hiwote yane
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These shells were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


Ishmael Matshai
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shells are cheesy and the meat sauce is flavorful.


Amr Gaber
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This is my go-to recipe for stuffed shells. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Arif Shekh
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I love this recipe! The shells are always cooked perfectly and the meat sauce is delicious.


Modupe Olagoke
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These shells were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Naseer Khan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the shells and asked for the recipe.


Mama Sy
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The shells were a little tricky to stuff, but they were worth the effort. The final dish was cheesy, saucy, and delicious.


Alex Smith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shells turned out great! I used a jarred marinara sauce to save time and it still tasted delicious.


Bilkisu Adamu
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I've tried many stuffed shell recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of the meat sauce and the cheese is perfect.


Tusk
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These stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The meat sauce was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.