Beef and Tomato Stuffed Shells

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 24 large pasta shells, uncooked
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 cup chopped onion
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 14 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 14 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
  • 1 14 cups beef broth
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, DRAINED
  • 12 cup pesto sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 12 cup red wine
  • 1 12 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook shells in boiling water to desired doneness; rinse in cool water and drain.
  2. 2
    Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet until brown and crumbly; drain.
  3. 3
    Add pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper; set aside.
  4. 4
    Combine beef broth, drained dried tomatoes, pesto, and garlic in blender; cover and process until well blended into a smooth puree.
  5. 5
    Stir tomato mixture into beef mixture.
  6. 6
    Spoon 1 heaping tablespoonful of ground beef mixture into each shell.
  7. 7
    Arrange shells in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  8. 8
    Combine spaghetti sauce and wine, and pour evenly over shells.
  9. 9
    Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  10. 10
    Uncover; sprinkle with cheese, and bake and additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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