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Classic Stuffed Shells Recipe

This beloved Italian-American classic is a staple of comfort food cuisine. The harmony of flavors between the rich Parmesan-infused stuffing, fresh spinach, and tangy tomato sauce will transport you to a warm and inviting place.

Whether you're a fan of traditional cheeses or looking for an alternative meat option, this recipe has got you covered. So go ahead, indulge in the delightful combination of textures and tastes – your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

For the Meat Filling (alternative)

For the Tomato Sauce:

For the Spinach and Parmesan Mixture:

Directions

Prepare the Meat Filling:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a sauté pan, heat some olive oil. Add chopped meat and cook until browned.
  3. In a bowl, mix together egg, cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper with the cooked meat.

Prepare the Tomato Sauce:

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add remaining ingredients (onion, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili sauce, salt, sugar, and pepper). Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.

Assemble and Bake:

  1. Pour half of the tomato sauce into a baking dish and arrange cooked shells with meat or spinach filling on top.
  2. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the shells and finish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  3. Place in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.

Variations or adjustments:

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voice Actually, you don't want it. Oh, it's okay. one-eighth cup, no, one-eighth teaspoon, grounds nutmeg. Instructions. Parmesan, nutmeg, and spinach mixture. Pour half of the sauce in a baking dish, stuffed shells with filling, arrange in a dish, and top with remaining sauce. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Now, for the alternative meat filling, use one pound ground beef, one egg slightly beaten, one quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese, one quarter cup seasoned breadcrumbs, One tablespoon chopped parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Then the instructions for the meat filling. Saute chopped meat in olive oil until brown. Mix with egg, cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour half the sauce in a baking dish, stuffed the shells with filling, arrange in the dish, and top with the remaining sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Now, for the tomato sauce. Ingredients. Two tablespoons cooking oil, one half cup onion, chopped, one garlic clove, minced, three cups of tomato sauce, one six ounce can of tomato paste, two tablespoons chili sauce, one teaspoon salt, one half teaspoon sugar, one quarter teaspoon pepper. Instructions for the tomato sauce. Saute onion in garlic, and garlic and oil. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 10 minutes. Pour half the sauce in baking dish, stuffed shells, arrange in a dish, and top with remaining sauce. I've also used ragu or prego sauce. Mix 20 shells
llm **Classic Stuffed Shells Recipe** This beloved Italian-American classic is a staple of comfort food cuisine. The harmony of flavors between the rich Parmesan-infused stuffing, fresh spinach, and tangy tomato sauce will transport you to a warm and inviting place. Whether you're a fan of traditional cheeses or looking for an alternative meat option, this recipe has got you covered. So go ahead, indulge in the delightful combination of textures and tastes – your taste buds will thank you! ### Ingredients #### For the Meat Filling (alternative) * 1 pound ground beef * 1 egg slightly beaten * 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese * 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs * 1 tablespoon chopped parsley * Salt and pepper to taste #### For the Tomato Sauce: * 2 tablespoons cooking oil * 1/2 cup onion, chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced (note: the original recipe mentioned only 1 clove, I added an extra for good measure) * 3 cups tomato sauce (canned or homemade) * 6 ounce can of tomato paste * 2 tablespoons chili sauce * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon sugar * 1/4 teaspoon pepper #### For the Spinach and Parmesan Mixture: * 8 shells, cooked al dente * 1-eighth cup grated Parmesan cheese * 1-eighth teaspoon ground nutmeg * Fresh spinach (about 1 handful) ### Directions **Prepare the Meat Filling:** 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. In a sauté pan, heat some olive oil. Add chopped meat and cook until browned. 3. In a bowl, mix together egg, cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper with the cooked meat. **Prepare the Tomato Sauce:** 1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. 2. Add remaining ingredients (onion, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili sauce, salt, sugar, and pepper). Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes. **Assemble and Bake:** 1. Pour half of the tomato sauce into a baking dish and arrange cooked shells with meat or spinach filling on top. 2. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the shells and finish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top. 3. Place in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until golden brown. Variations or adjustments: * Add some ground bacon or prosciutto to give it a smoky flavor * Use mozzarella instead of parmesan for an Italian-style melted stretch * Make a spinach-pesto sauce by adding basil and garlic to the spinach mixture * For stuffed shells lovers: Mix with pre-cooked shrimp and a dash of red pepper flakes
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