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Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce

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Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jan. 01, 2018
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.
Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

1 cup: 481 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 1300mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.