Stuffed Shells (Meat Stuffed)

Submitted by DoryJean54

"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: 55mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 12 shells
• Serves: 4

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.

Reviews

[Koffeefreak]

The actual recipe itself needed some extra flavors, but it was nothing I don't usually add to a meat dish. I used and onion powder and extra pepper. Mixing the meat up the night before really helped bring out the yummy flavors too. I didn't feel like red sauce that night, so I used a can of stewed tomatoes on the bottom of my pan and covered the shells with a white parmesan sauce. It was delicious!<br/>I even froze half of the shells and they made a great 'easy meal' that next week. <br/>Thanks for the recipe!

 

[Runs w sharpie]

Fool proof! These were easy and quick to make. Good for large gatherings or to portion out for later.