Stuffed Shells with Meat Cheese (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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20 jumbo pasta shells
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1 lb ground beef
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1 cup chicken ham, diced
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24 oz marinara sauce
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 cup cottage cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt
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Pepper
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Fresh parsley
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
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Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
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In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease and stir in diced chicken ham if using.
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In a large bowl, mix ricotta, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in half of the cooked beef mixture into the cheese filling.
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Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
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Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese and meat mixture and place them in the dish.
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Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle with extra mozzarella cheese on top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
# Additional Notes:
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Chicken ham is optional for added flavor.
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Allow pasta shells to cool before stuffing to avoid burns.