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Spaghetti Stuffed Shells

A delicious and filling meal that combines the classic flavors of spaghetti and meat sauce into fun, easy-to-eat pasta shells.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Meat Filling
  • 12 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb Hamburger meat Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 24 oz Spaghetti sauce Feel free to try different sauces like marinara or alfredo.
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or ricotta.
  • to taste Seasoning Use your choice of seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by boiling the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions.
  2. In a separate pan, cook the hamburger meat until brown. Drain the excess fat.
  3. Add spaghetti sauce and your choice of seasoning to the cooked meat. Mix well.
Assembly
  1. After boiling, drain the pasta shells and prepare a baking pan by pouring some extra spaghetti sauce at the bottom.
  2. Fill each pasta shell with the meat mixture and place them in the sauce-covered pan.
  3. Pour more spaghetti sauce over the stuffed shells, and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven at 350°F until the cheese melts and the dish is heated through, usually around 25-30 minutes.

Notes

Serve hot from the oven, optionally garnished with fresh basil or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. If you have leftovers, let them cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.