Dad's Hearty Stuffed Shells

For the love of italian

~20 Jumbo Shells
~1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
~2 cloves garlic, crushed
~1 container (15 oz) Ricotta or cottage cheese
~1 cup (4 oz) shredded Mozzarella
~1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
~1 egg
~1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce,divided

Stuff away
1.Preheat oven to 350.
2.Cook meat and garlic in large skillet over medium heat.
3.Cook shells according to directions on box.
4.Combine Ricotta/cottage cheese, Mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan and egg on medium bowl.
5.Stir in beef/garlic mixture.
6.Spread about 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in 13x9 baking dish.
7.Spoon meat/cheese mixture into each shell (enough to fill shell) about 1/4 cup.
8.Arrange the shells in a single layer in baking dish.
9.If there is any remaining filling sprinkle it over the shells.
10.Top with the remaining spaghetti sauce and sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
11.Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil when 5 minutes remain.

Some Variations
+ Get veggiefied! Add 1/4 cup of chopped onions, green peppers, or even mushrooms.
+Throw some extra tomatoes on top of your stuffed shells before placing them in the oven.
+ Change up the meats, chicken or italian sausage.

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