Stuffed Shells
By lwrighty

Ingredients
- 1 box large shells
- 1 container ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 16 oz. italian or mozzarella shredded cheese, divided
- 1 lb. hamburger or turkey
- 2 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- seasonings as desired (basil, garlic, salt & pepper, sage)
- 2 jars spaghetti sauce or 1 large jar
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Cook shells al dente and dry on cutting board.
Step 2
Cook hamburger with onions and seasonings. Drain.
Step 3
In large bowl, combine meat, cheeses (1/2 shredded cheese), minced garlic, and seasonings (again), egg. Add another egg or more cheese if filling needs to be thicker.
Step 4
Pour a slight layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9 X 13 glass dish.
Step 5
Stuff shells with mixture. Add shells to layer of sauce in dish.
Step 6
Add sauce over shells, covering all pasta. Add the remaining cheese.
Step 7
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes covered with foil. Remove foil for last 10 cooking minutes.
Step 8
Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with garlic bread.
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