unstuffed shells

This Unstuffed Shells Casserole is all the flavors of stuffed shells without all the work. This can be made ahead of time and even frozen for an easy dinner. 

Unstuffed Shells Casserole

beef

onion, (diced finely)

garlic, (minced)

(24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce

pasta shells, (uncooked)

(8 oz) package cream cheese, (softened)

ricotta cheese

Parmesan cheese

basil, (chopped)

Italian seasoning

salt

pepper

mozzarella

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.

In a large skillet, brown the beef. Drain. Add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.&nbsp;

Add the pasta sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.&nbsp;

In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, ricotta, parmesan cheese, basil, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. mix until combined well. Stir in the cooked pasta shells.

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread half of the meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer the pasta shell mixture on top followed with a layer of the remaining meat sauce.&nbsp;

Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and cover with foil.&nbsp;

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 40-45 minutes removing the foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle fresh basil on top for garnish if desired.

This is a family favorite dinner idea! All the cheesy deliciousness of classic Stuffed Shells without any  of the hassle!

Unstuffed Shells

olive oil

onion

garlic,

(24- ounce) jar marinara sauce

shell

(8- ounce) block cream cheese, room temperature

egg, whisked

black pepper

red pepper

mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9&#215;13 baking dish with non stick spray. Set aside.

Meat Sauce

Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until beginning to soften. Add in the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Drain any excess fat or liquid from the pan and place pan back onto the heat. Add in the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Turn the heat to low, and simmer while you do the next steps.

Pasta

Boil the pasta according to the package directions and drain thoroughly.

Cheese Mixture

In a large bowl stir together the cream cheese, Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and stir until evenly combined.

Assembly

Spread half of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Top with pasta mixture and then spread on the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil from the top of the dish and bake for an additional 10 &#8211; 15  minutes.

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