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stuffed shells

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
LoriAnn Poland
@lobolori
Martinsville, VA

Best if made about mid-morning and left to simmer. It is a little work, but what a result! A long time family favorite, everyone always shows up for dinner.

(1 rating)
yield 6 to 8 servings
prep time 40 Min
cook time 3 Hr

Ingredients For stuffed shells

  • FILLING FOR SHELLS:
  • 2 pkg
    large pasta shells
  • 4 lb
    ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 lb
    mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/2 lb
    fresh parmesan, grated
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    granulated garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 3 tsp
    fresh italian parsley, chopped
  • 3
    large eggs
  • SAUCE:
  • olive oil
  • 4 clove
    garlic
  • 1/2 c
    onion
  • 1 qt
    tomatoes
  • 1 can
    tomato paste
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 tsp
    basil
  • 1 tsp
    oregano

How To Make stuffed shells

  • 1
    Cook shells until soft; then rinse in cold water. Drain well.
  • 2
    Mix all filling ingredients together and stuff shells.
  • 3
    Cover bottom of pot with oil, minced garlic, and chopped onion until everything has browned. Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper,and herbs. Simmer 3 hours. Stir often. Add water, if too thick.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepared baking pan with non stick spray, then coat bottom with sauce. Place stuffed shells in a single layer and ladle over sauce. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees to heat through. Serve.
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