Italian Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 20 large shells
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 4 oz shredded Parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook ground beef in a large skillet until fully cooked. Drain.

2. 2

   Season with onion and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Add in cans of tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes, continue to simmer while noodles finish cooking.

4. 4

   Cook noodles as directed on the box. Drain gently, and set aside.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Add a layer of meat sauce to a large casserole dish, set aside.

7. 7

   Use a spoon to fill each noodle with cheese mixture. Continue until all of the shells are filled.

8. 8

   Top the noodles with the remaining meat sauce.

9. 9

   Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

10. 10

    Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.