Stuffed Shells (Meat Stuffed)

A savory stuffed meat shell. Also freezes well, freeze apart from the sauce. They can be frozen(unbaked)quickly on a cookie sheet and then stored in a plastic bag. This method will prevent sticking together and will take up less storage space. Good for a quick meal or unexpected company.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 shells

Ingredients

• 12  large shell macaroni
• 1  lb  ground chuck (or 1/2chuck & 1/2pork)
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes
• 4  crushed fresh garlic cloves
•  salt and pepper
• 2  cups  spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. Cook shells until barely tender.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Mix up meat mixture.
4. Preheat oven to 350*.
5. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with Pam.
6. Spread 1 cup of speghetti sauce in dish.
7. Fill cooked shells with meat mixture.
8. Arrange filled shells in baking dish.
9. Top with sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10. Cover with foil, bake at 350* for 45 minutes.
11. Uncover and continue baking about 5 minutes.
12. Serve.