Stuffed Giant Shells

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 1 lb. ground chuck or 8 oz. low-fat cottage cheese
  • 8 oz. Ricotta cheese (can be used)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley
  • 2 egg whites
  • 18 giant shells
  • 32 oz. spaghetti sauce
  • 1/3 c. dry red wine (optional)
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Brown chuck, onions, garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
  2. 2
    Cool. Stir in cheese, bread crumbs, parsley and egg whites.
  3. 3
    Prepare shells ahead of time.
  4. 4
    Cook in about a quart of water about 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Drain and stuff with cheese mixture.
  6. 6
    Spoon a thin layer of sauce in a pan.
  7. 7
    Put shells in single layer.
  8. 8
    Pour remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  9. 9
    Bake in 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan at 400° until bubbly.

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