Easy Stuffed Shells
These Easy Stuffed Shells are easy, meaty, and cheesy. Your whole family will love it!
Servings: 6
Calories: 708kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp Italian herbs
- 2 c spaghetti sauce
- 2 c cottage cheese
- 2 c mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease 9x13 pan and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- While pasta is cooking, add 2 tbsp of olive oil to skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion to skillet and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic to onions and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef to onion and garlic mix.
- When beef is cooked through, add Italian herbs.
- Stir in 1 c spaghetti sauce and remove from the stove and set aside.
- In a bowl combine beaten egg, cottage cheese, and 1 c mozzarella cheese and mix well.
- Add cheese mix to beef mix.
- Spread remaining 1 c of spaghetti sauce on bottom of greased 9x13 pan.
- Spoon filling into each shell and place in pan.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over top of arranged shells.
- Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
** Jarred minced garlic can be used - 1 ½ tsp equals 3 cloves
** If your family likes parmesan cheese, you will need 1 c to add to the mixture and add on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1761mg | Potassium: 1251mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 5.5mg