STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

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This is one of the nicest pasta dishes I've ever eaten.The balance of the ingredients allow all the flavours to come through without any singular one dominating .This is a favourite that I am repeatedly asked to bring to buffet dinners.

Provided by Carrie Ann

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 finely chopped onion
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tablespoon fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 eggs
20 jumbo pasta shells
1 jar prego spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Brown beef in frying pan;add onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender.
  • Drain, add salt and set aside to cool.
  • Mix together parsley, basil, ricotta and parmesan.
  • Mix well.
  • Add beef and eggs; mix well.
  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
  • Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • Stuff shells with beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
  • Pour sauce evenly over shells and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, covered, at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.5, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 274.1, Sodium 1474.4, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.1, Protein 46.5

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