Stuffed Shells Recipe with Meat

Ingredients

• 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
6. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
7. Add 1 cup of the meat sauce to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
8. Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture.
9. Spread half the remaining sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
10. Arrange stuffed shells in the dish and top with remaining sauce.
11. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
12. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
13. Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes until bubbly.