Italian Stuffed Shells by vivianlea60

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups hot water 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 24 jumbo shell noodles, cooked and drained

Instructions

•In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stuff shells with cheese mixture. • Arrange in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Pour meat sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6-8 servings Read more: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-stuffed-shells#ixzz3Rx49HwGm