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Meat Stuffed Shells

Nettie
These cozy meat stuffed shells are filled with a flavorful mix of ground beef, pork, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, and cheese, then baked in marinara sauce and topped with melty mozzarella. A comforting pasta dinner that's perfect for family meals and freezes beautifully!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course casserole, dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 589 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 jumbo pasta shells uncooked
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 3 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef, ground pork, and diced onion over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled meat mixture with eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella. Mix well to combine.
  • Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  • Stuff each cooked shell with the meat mixture.
  • Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place stuffed shells meat-side down into the dish.
  • Pour remaining 2 cups of marinara sauce evenly over the shells.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  • Let rest a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 2shellsCalories: 589kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 36gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 997mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 816IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 4mg
Keyword easy italian dinner, meat stuffed shells, stuffed pasta shells, stuffed shells
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