Jumbo Shells Stuffed With Cheese With Meat

ICook4danny&Puddin's Note:

A really yummy way to make jumbo shells stuffed with cheese taste. It makes a large amount but could be cut in half. I think it is something you could be sure people would like and be really different. I found the basic on the back of the Barilla noodles box but fixed it up some as it would have seemed bland, so I made this and we love it.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
• 1 lb ground beef
• 26 ounces spaghetti sauce, i like ragu meat flavored for this recipe
• 2 eggs
• 32 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons instant minced onion
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons parsley flakes

Directions:

1. Boil shells with butter and salt to taste.
2. Brown hamburger meat and combine with spaghetti sauce; drain shells.
3. Combine the egg, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, garlic powder, minced onion, oregano, salt, parsley flakes, and only 1 cup of the parmesan cheese.
4. Put the mixture in the shells like a tablespoon and half into each one line them up in across a three quart casserole dish.
5. Pour the meat over the top and cook for 30 minutes at 350°F.
6. Add the remaining parmesan cheese over the shells and meat and allow to cook for 10 more minutes.

Reviews

[Jessy0419]

This was a great recipe! Extremely easy with clear insructions. I used cottage cheese instead of ricotta & omitted the Parmesan (didn't have any). This makes a ton though! I fed 4 adults & 5 kids ages 9-3 and still have enough left over for 2 adults. The next time I make this I will cut the recipe in half and not use quite as much sauce. It was a lot like a lasagna with shells (though I'm not complaining because it was still fabulous) and I may add some Italian sausage in with the filling and just use plain sauce on top.

[Cookfor3boys]

This recipe turned out great! Used homemade spaghetti sauce, and sauteed ground beef with some italian sausage for meat. Had 3 families over (6 adults; 6 kids) and there were still leftovers. Prepared it all ahead so only needed to pop in the oven. Incredibly tasty, and a big hit.

[Lavender Lynn]

Delicious, wonderful and easy to make. These were made for a large group young men. We added some french bread and salad and they were loved by all. Made for PAC Fall 2009