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Baked Unstuffed Shells

Tender pasta shells simmer with savory ground beef and marinara, then bake with mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh herbs until golden, bubbly, and irresistibly comforting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. large shells
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 4 cups my real easy marinara sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup each chopped Italian parsley and basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat oven to 375 degrees
  • In a large saute pan saute the onion and garlic until tender and just beginning to brown
  • Add the ground beef salt and pepper now saute until brow drain fat
  • Add my real easy marinara sauce and water
  • Add the pasta shells simmer for 10 minutes
  • Add the cheeses and herbs
  • Transfer to an oven proof casserole dish
  • Top with additional mozzarella and parmesan
  • Bake covered for 20 minutes uncover and bake 10 more minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.