STUFFED SHELLS MEAT AND CHEESE RECIPES

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CHEESE-STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Cheese-Stuffed Shells Recipe: How to Make It image

When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got the recipe and made a few changes to it in my own kitchen. I'm happy to share it with you. —Lori Mecca, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 01 hours 25 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Yield 12 servings (2 casseroles).

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
SAUCE:
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the spinach, cream cheese and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and cinnamon if desired. , Stuff pasta shells with sausage mixture. Arrange in two shallow 2-qt. or 11x7-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Combine the sauce ingredients; spoon over shells. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, FatContent 23g fat (14g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 94mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1097mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 24g protein.

MEAT STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Meat Stuffed Jumbo Shells Recipe - Food.com image

I found this recipe on the back of the San Giorgio jumbo shells box. I've tried a lot of other stuffed shells recipes but I always come back to this one. My hubby loves it and asks for this as his special birthday meal every year. Enjoy!

Total Time 1 hours 45 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 1 hours 15 minutes

Yield 36 shells, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package san giorgio jumbo pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup flavored dry breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups about 28-oz . jar spaghetti sauce
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Cool in single layer on foil or wax paper.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, brown meat; drain.
  • In large bowl, stir together meat, eggs, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese (if desired), onion, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons meat filling.
  • Spread thin layer of sauce on bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Place filled shells in prepared baking dish; cover with remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.7, FatContent 21, SaturatedFatContent 7.2, CholesterolContent 158.1, SodiumContent 629.5, CarbohydrateContent 41.3, FiberContent 2, SugarContent 8.4, ProteinContent 29.7

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