Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Cup Yellow Onion (chopped)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 2 Cups Water (hot )
  • 12 oz Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon Beef Flavor
  • 2 Tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Egg (lightly beaten)
  • 16 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, divided)
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 24 Jumbo Pasta Shells (cooked and drained)

Instruction

  • In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells al dente according to directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, minced garlic until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in the water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stuff shells with cheese mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Arrange the stuffed shells in a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Pour the meat sauce over the shells. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.