These Stuffed Shells are a classic family-favorite meal! A creamy filling stuffed into jumbo pasta shells with a homemade meat sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese!
Prepare 1 package of jumbo pasta shells per package directions (until al dente). Drain thoroughly.
Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Cook 1 pound ground beef, 1 small yellow onion, finely diced and 1-2 cloves garlic, minced in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Cook until beef is brown and crumbled. Drain excess grease. Put ground beef back into pan.
Stir in 12 ounce can tomato paste, 2 cups hot water, 3 beef bouillon cubes and 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano.
Stir and allow to simmer over medium heat while preparing the shells.
In a medium bowl, stir together16 ounce container small curd cottage cheese , one cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and 1 large egg.
Begin stuffing cooked shells. About a Tablespoon of the cheese mixture will fit into each one.
Place shells into a 9x13-inch baking dish You should be able to fit about 24 into the dish.
Pour sauce mixture on top of shells. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for about 40-45.
Uncover and sprinkle remaining one cup of mozzarella cheese over the top. Sprinkle with dried parsley.
Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with a little dried parsley, for topping (optional) then serve!
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Notes
Instead of tomato paste and hot water, you can use your favorite spaghetti sauce and skip the use of the beef bouillon.