Lasagna Stuffed Shells

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium high heat brown the beef and sausage. Remove grease. Add meat to a food processor and pulse 2-3 times until the meat is crumbled really small. Return to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and onions and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, water and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Taste sauce and more salt and pepper, Italian seasoning or garlic powder, if needed.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions, until al-dente. Drain from water and lay out on a large baking sheet to cool, so that they don't stick together.

Step 4

Add the ricotta cheese, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese to a large mixing bowl and mix well to combine.

Step 5

Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 9x13'' pan. Stuff each cooked shell with a small spoonful of ricotta mixture, then a spoonful of meat mixture and set them face up in a large baking dish.

Step 6

Spoon the remaining red sauce over the top of all of the stuffed shells. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Step 7

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.