Authentic Italian Stuffed Shells Recipe

Italian Stuffed Shells Recipe with Meat and Cheese

WebNov 23, 2019 · Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the oven grate in the center. Combine the room temperature meat mixture with the …

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1. Prepare the Tomato Sauce. If more convenient can use a commercial product.
2. Bring a very large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt. Add the pasta shells. Cook according to the package instructions minus a few minutes since the pasta continues to bake in the oven. Place a clean kitchen towel on the countertop. When ready, drain the shells and place them upside down on a clean tea towel to remove excess water and to cool down.
3. While waiting for the pasta, sauté the chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until beginning to soften (3-4 minutes).
4. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients to make the cheese mixture. That is 2 cups fresh ricotta, 2 eggs, ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese or Pecorino Romano Cheese, 1½ cups freshly grated mozzarella and 2 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley.

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