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Italian Stuffed Shells
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
From a TOH pasta magazine.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups hot water
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
16 ounces cottage cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
24 jumbo shell noodles, cooked and drained
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain well. Stir in water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano; simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and egg; mix well. Stuff shells with cheese mixture; arrange in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Pour meat sauce over shells.
3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
By RecipeOfHealth.com