Millie posted 12-20-98 6:18 PM
Meat Filled Jumbo Shells
Prep Time: 30 min.
Start to Finish: 1 Hr. 15 min.
1 pkg. (12 oz.) AMERICAN BEAUTY Jumbo Shells, uncooked
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup flavored dry bread crumbs
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups (about 28-oz. jar) spaghetti sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cool in single layer on foil. 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. 10 to 12 servings.
Make Ahead Directions:
Prepare as directed above. Do not bake. Cover baking dish tightly with plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze up to 2 months. Remove foil and plastic wrap;
replace foil.
Bake at 350°F. 1 hour 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
If thawed in refrigerator overnight, bake at 350°F. 1 hour 15 minutes or until hot.
To make individual portions, prepare as directed in recipe above except place three filled shells in each of 12 small microwave-safe dishs. Do not bake. Cover tightly. Freeze up to 2 months.
Microwave each dish, loosely covered, at MEDIUM (50%) 7 to 9 minutes or until hot and bubbly. If thawed in refrigerator overnight, microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until hot.
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