Meat Filled Jumbo Shells Recipes

EASY BEEF-STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta shells according to package directions to al dente; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups Italian cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, pesto, egg and half of the beef mixture., Spread 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon cheese mixture into pasta shells; place in baking dish. Combine remaining beef mixture and spaghetti sauce; pour over shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.

JUMBO SHELLS STUFFED WITH CHEESE WITH MEAT

Steps:

• Boil shells with butter and salt to taste.
• Brown hamburger meat and combine with spaghetti sauce; drain shells.
• Combine the egg, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, garlic powder, minced onion, oregano, salt, parsley flakes, and only 1 cup of the parmesan cheese.
• Put the mixture in the shells like a tablespoon and half into each one line them up in across a three quart casserole dish.
• Pour the meat over the top and cook for 30 minutes at 350°F.
• Add the remaining parmesan cheese over the shells and meat and allow to cook for 10 more minutes.

MEAT STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS

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.

CHEESE FILLED JUMBO SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Combine cheeses, eggs, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Fill each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture.
• Spread a thin layer of sauce on bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan.
• Place pasta in the pan; cover with remaining sauce.
• Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
• Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Prepare shells by adding them to a large pot of boiling, salted water** for approximately 15 minutes. They will cook more when you place them in the oven, so don't over cook them).Drain, but don't rinse.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare cheese filling:.
• Beat the eggs; add ricotta, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese; mix in seasonings, including fresh basil if using.
• Using a large casserole dish, beginning with sauce, layer the cheese-filled shells, then more sauce, ending with the sauce.
• Bake 45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the casserole is heated through.

STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta, rinse and set aside Heat Oven to 350 degrees In a large skillet, brown meats and onion, breaking meat into small pieces; drain In a large bowl, stir together meat, eggs, bread crumbs, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, onion, mushrooms, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Fill each shell with about 2 Tbl of meat filling.
• Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of oven proof pan.
• Place a single layer of shells on top of spaghetti sauce.
• Cover shells with remaining sauce.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
• Cover and bake 30 to 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Uncover for the last 15 minutes.

SIMPLE STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add beef. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Stir in tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cook uncovered about 20 minutes until liquid is reduced.
• Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta shells as directed on box, using minimum cook time. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
• In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg and 2 tablespoons basil.
• Spoon about 2 cups meat sauce into baking dish. Using small spoon, carefully fill each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture (do not overfill). Invert shells and place on sauce in baking dish. Spoon remaining meat sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
• Bake uncovered about 30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. Garnish with additional basil.

STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet, add chicken and onion, and cook until chicken is done, about 7-9 minutes.
• Stir in breadcrumbs, and remove from heat.
• In a bowl, combine egg, ricotta, half the mozzarella and half the cheddar, spices, salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken mixture.
• Fill shells and place in a 11x7 inch pan.
• Combine tomato sauce, mushrooms, mozzarella and cheddar; pour mixture over shells.
• Sprinkle with parmesan if using.
• I like to sprinkle with more mozzarella as well.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.