Italian Shell Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Brown ground beef in large skillet.
2. 2
   Add onion and saute until tender.
3. 3
   Pour off excess fat.
4. 4
   Stir in tomato sauce, garlic salt, oregano and pepper; simmer.
5. 5
   While this simmers, cook medium shells according to package; drain well.
6. 6
   Combine Ricotta, 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella and chopped parsley; mix well.
7. 7
   Combine shells with meat sauce.
8. 8
   Place 1/2 of the mixture into a buttered pan. Spread cheese filling evenly over shells.
9. 9
   Do again with shells and meat mixture; spread cheese mixture.
10. 10
    Sprinkle Mozzarella. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove cover and bake 5 minutes longer.