Saucy Stuffed Shells
Stuffed shells are a great way to serve spaghetti in a unique way. The whole family will love these shells!
Servings 16 shells
Equipment
- 5 quart pasta pot
- 14-inch skillet
- medium mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- 2 quart baking dish
Ingredients
- 16 dried jumbo shell macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 c fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 (15-16 oz) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
- 2 c mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook shells according to package directions. Drain then carefully rinse with cold water; drain again.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until meat is brown; drain.
- In a medium bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, fennel seeds, salt, and black pepper. Add the meat mixture and 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce; mix well. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into each macaroni shell. Arrange the filled shells in a 2-quart oblong baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the filled shells. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake 375° F for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and place back in the oven, uncovered, until cheese is melted.