Friday, August 14, 2015

Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Stuffed Jumbo Shells

This is off the back of Barilla Jumbo Shells macaroni box, eating this tonight!  Yummy, I liked it (lacey didn't like the spinach in it but I wouldn't change a thing)

1 box (12 oz) Barilla Jumbo Shells
1 lb ground beef
2 Tblsp worcestershire sauce
2 Tblsp extra virgin olive oil
1 bag baby spinach, chopped ( 6 oz)
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 egg
1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano cheese
1 jar Barilla tomato and basil sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350
Cook Jumbo Shells according to pckg directions, drain, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking water
Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat 4 min or until no longer pink, add worcestershire sauce to it, stirring occasionally, drain grease
Add oil, spinach, onion, garlic, reserved pasta water, continue cooking  10 min, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat
Add seasonings and blend well.  let mixture cool
Stir in egg and Parmigiano cheese
Pour 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce onto 9 x 13 baking dish
Fill Jumbo shells with meat mixture; place in dish.  Pour remaining sauce over shells; sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top, cover with foil.
Bake for 30 min or until thoroughly heated

tip:  can use italian sausage instead of ground beef
I did not use the nutmeg, but it might be good with it!

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