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Italian Stuffed Shells Recipe

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A dear friend first brought over this casserole when I was recovering from an accident. Now I take it to other friends' homes and to potlucks, because it's always a big hit!—Beverly Austin, Fulton, Missouri

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Italian Stuffed Shells Recipe

Prep: 50 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

50 35 85

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups hot water
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups (16 ounces each) 4% cottage cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
24 jumbo shell noodles, cooked and drained

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stuff shells with cheese mixture.
Arrange in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Pour meat sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Originally published as Italian Stuffed Shells in Country Ground Beef , p54

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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.

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Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2010 by Jessyka1980

Oh also italian sausage instead of ground beef is excellent!..plus added the chopped spinach

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2010 by Jessyka1980

Loved this recipe..I put my own twist to it though. Instead of pouring the meat over top I added it to the cheese mixture and put it all together inside the shells...liked it much better.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by tanoean

My husband requests this dish over any other pasta dish I make. Great for potlucks.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2010 by FriedaG

I've been making these yummy stuffed shells about every other month for fifteen-plus years. My family nevers tires of them. Sometimes I add chopped spinach to the cheese mixture.

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