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Mexican Stuffed Shells
Dinner Mexican

Mexican Stuffed Shells

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add water and seasoning mix; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir refried beans, Cheddar cheese, and green chiles into beef; cook and stir until smooth and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Fill shells with beef mixture.
  5. 5 Combine tomato sauce and picante sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread ½ cup sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  6. 6 Arrange stuffed shells side-by-side in the baking dish; top with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let stand before serving for 5 minutes.

By AIMEEHOWE

Tacos in Pasta Shells
Dinner Mexican

Tacos in Pasta Shells

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add cream cheese, salt, and chili powder; mix and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Toss cooked shells in butter.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish; pour taco sauce over shells. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the dish from the oven and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and then tortilla chips. Return the dish to the oven to cook for 15 minutes more.
  6. 6 Top with sour cream and serve.

By grannycancook

Mexican Stuffed Shells with Turkey
Dinner

Mexican Stuffed Shells with Turkey

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Combine turkey, chopped green chiles, water, and taco seasoning in a large saucepan; cook and stir until turkey is cooked through and moisture is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Spread salsa in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  5. 5 Stuff each pasta shell with some of the turkey mixture and arrange on top of the salsa in the baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

By arnandlor

Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells
Dinner

Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
70 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  3. 3 Place turkey and stuffing in food processor, and pulse until finely ground and combined. Place the ground turkey and stuffing mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer along with the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and 2 cups of the mozzarella. Mix with paddle attachment on medium-low until well blended.
  4. 4 Spread 1/2 cup of gravy on the bottom of the prepared dish. Stuff the pre-cooked pasta shells with the turkey mixture and place in the dish in tight rows. Top with the remaining gravy and the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until top is browned and bubbly. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

By abbeydave2003

Conchiglie Pasta with Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Dinner

Conchiglie Pasta with Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomatoes

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add conchiglie and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add corn and boil for 2 minutes. Remove and run under cold water to cool.
  3. 3 Hold each cob upright in the base of a large serving bowl, and cut kernels off with a sharp knife.
  4. 4 Drain pasta; add to the corn. Add tomatoes, olive oil, prosciutto, pesto, basil, and salt; toss thoroughly.
  5. 5 Serve immediately (or refrigerate for up to 2 days), topped with Parmesan cheese.

By Patty McKay LaMaestra

Tuna Noodle Casserole II
Dinner

Tuna Noodle Casserole II

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil pasta in lightly salted water for 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain well. Return the pasta to the pot it was cooked in.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Mix tuna with cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic in a medium saucepan. Place pan over medium low heat, and heat through. Alternatively, place these ingredients in a microwave safe dish, and warm in the microwave.
  4. 4 Mix tuna mixture with pasta. Spread 1/2 of the noodles into the prepared dish. Arrange the cheese slices over the noodles, then spread the remaining noodle mixture over the cheese. Top with crushed potato chips.
  5. 5 Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes; cook until the casserole is hot, and the chips begin to brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

By Chris Smith

Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells
Dinner Italian

Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; place drained pasta on baking sheet to cool.
  3. 3 Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Cook and crumble sausage until it has lost its pink color and begins to brown. Remove from heat; drain off grease. Stir 1/2 of the shredded cheese and Italian seasoning into browned sausage.
  4. 4 Spoon sausage mixture into pasta shells (1 to 2 tablespoons per shell). Arrange stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Pour marinara sauce evenly over the shells. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of Italian seasoning, if desired.

By RainbowJewels

Jumbo Shells Stuffed with Spinach and Corn
Dinner

Jumbo Shells Stuffed with Spinach and Corn

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat grapeseed oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, corn, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper. Cook until spinach and corn are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain pasta shells. Fill with corn-spinach mixture. Place shells back into the same deep skillet and cover with diced tomatoes. Mix tomato paste and warm water together and pour onto shells.
  4. 4 Cover and cook on medium heat until tomatoes are heated through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with dried cilantro.

By creativelife247

Homemade Spicy Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes
Dinner

Homemade Spicy Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with jalapeno, tomato bisque, and green chilies together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and place into the bottom of a casserole dish.
  4. 4 Pour tomato sauce over pasta and stir in 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese. Top with remaining 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese begins to brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

By j Morgan

Salad Stuffed Shells
Lunch American

Salad Stuffed Shells

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water until cold.
  2. 2 Combine lettuce, tomatoes, salami, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette; toss salad to coat. Stuff shells with salad; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

By Micki

Beef Mac Casserole
Dinner

Beef Mac Casserole

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and green pepper until browned. Drain off excess grease. Stir in pepperoni, tomato sauce, tomato juice, oregano, celery salt, onion powder, garlic salt, basil, red pepper flakes, and cooked pasta. Pour into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

By LawyerCooker

Curry Chicken Pasta Salad
Lunch American

Curry Chicken Pasta Salad

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook chicken breasts in boiling water until no longer pink in centers and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Rinse chicken in cold water to cool, cut into small chunks, and refrigerate to cool completely.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a separate large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water until cool; drain again.
  3. 3 Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder in a large bowl. Add cold chicken, cold pasta, peas, radishes, and green onions; stir to combine.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate before serving, at least 3 hours.

By CassieT.

Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells
Dinner

Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
72 min
Total
102 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Combine ground beef mixture, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stuff each pasta shell with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
  5. 5 Mix pasta sauce with water together in a bowl.
  6. 6 Spread 1/3 of the sauce in the bottom of a large baking pan. Top with 1/2 of the tomatoes. Arrange stuffed shells on top. Pour remaining sauce and tomatoes over the shells. Cover with aluminum foil.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese on top. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

By Grumbleinmytummie

Tacos in Pasta Shells with Veggies
Dinner

Tacos in Pasta Shells with Veggies

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and taco seasoning mix in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add cream cheese, salt, and chili powder to ground beef; mix in black beans and corn. Simmer mixture until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer shells to a bowl and toss with butter.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Fill pasta shells with ground beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour salsa over stuffed shells and top with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and top shells with remaining Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Continue baking until cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes more. Top pasta with sour cream.

By Dee Dee

Jumbo Stuffed Shells
Dinner Italian

Jumbo Stuffed Shells

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  4. 4 Mix together cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Rub oregano and parsley between your palms to pulverize them, then stir into cheese mixture.
  5. 5 Stuff cheese mixture into pasta shells.
  6. 6 Spread 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 15x10-inch baking dish. Place shells, seam-side up, close together in the dish. Spread remaining sauce on top; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 25 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

By Karen Marshall

Taco Stuffed Shells
Dinner American

Taco Stuffed Shells

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, until just slightly firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well.
  3. 3 Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water; cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir the refried beans and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese into the taco meat. Spoon meat mixture into prepared pasta shells.
  4. 4 Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells over salsa. Spoon remaining salsa over shells.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with sliced green onion and 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve with sour cream.

By JenniferLL

Chicken Stuffed Shells
Dinner American

Chicken Stuffed Shells

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare the stuffing according to package directions.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta shells in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. 3 In a saucepan, mix the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until heated through.
  4. 4 In a bowl, mix the chicken and prepared stuffing. Fill the cooked pasta shells with the chicken mixture, and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the soup mixture over the stuffed shells. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

By jrjuitz

Stuffed Shells
Dinner American

Stuffed Shells

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Combine pasta sauce and mushrooms in a medium bowl. Add remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; stir until well combined.
  5. 5 Stuff shells with ricotta mixture and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour pasta sauce mixture over the shells.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are bubbly and the shells are slightly set, 35 to 60 minutes.
  7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Renee

Ham and Shell Salad
Lunch American

Ham and Shell Salad

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in the shell pasta and cook until tender but firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine peas, Cheddar, ham, onion, mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

By ramblinrose

Cheesy Sausage Pasta
Dinner Italian

Cheesy Sausage Pasta

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, orange pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in Italian sausage; cook and stir until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in undrained tomatoes and heavy cream; reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Mix pasta into sauce; stir in the Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.

By DoughertyDA

Mediterranean Seafood Salad
Lunch American

Mediterranean Seafood Salad

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and place pasta in a large bowl. Stir in crabmeat, celery, and olives. Mix in mayonnaise, Catalina dressing, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Dijon. Stir in Cheddar cheese, cover, and chill at least 1 hour.

By PIZZA2471

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells
Dinner Italian

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently place pasta shells in boiling water; return water to a boil. Cook until shells are just tender; drain well.
  3. 3 Squeeze spinach dry and place in a large mixing bowl. Add ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, fennel, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.
  4. 4 Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. 5 Fill each pasta shell with spinach-cheese mixture. Arrange shells, filling-side up, in the baking dish. Spoon remaining spaghetti sauce over shells. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top of shells.
  6. 6 Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

By Katherine Denning

Artichoke and Spinach Stuffed Shells
Side Dish American

Artichoke and Spinach Stuffed Shells

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine spinach artichoke dip and ricotta cheese in a bowl. Stir in egg, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; mix until well-combined. Set aside.
  3. 3 Bring white sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in grated Gruyere cheese until cheese is melted and incorporated into sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
  4. 4 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in shells and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Set aside.
  5. 5 Pour half the white sauce mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish; spread evenly.
  6. 6 Stuff pasta shells with the spinach artichoke mixture and place in casserole dish atop the white sauce, stuffed-side up.
  7. 7 Pour remaining white sauce over the tops of the shells and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
Appetizer American

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground chicken in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Melt butter in the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir cayenne pepper sauce into the chicken mixture and remove from heat.
  3. 3 Squeeze as much moisture from the ricotta cheese using a cheese cloth or paper towels; put drained cheese in a large bowl. Add chicken mixture to the cheese and stir. Refrigerate until completely chilled, 3 to 4 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water until no longer hot; drain.
  6. 6 Spoon chicken mixture into cooked pasta shells and arrange into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend over the stuffed shells; season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7 Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is slightly melted and the stuffing is hot in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes.

By kaid711

Fancy-But-Easy Mac N' Cheese
Dinner American

Fancy-But-Easy Mac N' Cheese

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the diced onion in a large pot of lightly-salted water; bring to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Transfer the onion and pasta to a casserole dish; season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Stir the butter and brown sugar into the pasta mixture until the butter melts. Add the Cheddar cheese soup, Havarti cheese, Parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup of Cheddar cheese; stir well. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over top of the dish.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven about 45 minutes. Change oven setting to 'Broil' and cook until top is golden brown, about 4 minutes.

By Nadine

Pizza Shells
Dinner Italian

Pizza Shells

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place crushed tomatoes, canola oil, oregano, basil, and sugar into a large saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until the flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the shells are cooked but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  4. 4 Mix the mushrooms, green pepper, and onion in a bowl. To stuff the shells, spoon about 1 teaspoon of tomato sauce into a shell; sprinkle with the mushroom, green pepper, and onion mixture. Top the shell with about 1 tablespoon of Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat for remaining shells and filling, and place the stuffed shells into a 9x13-inch baking dish side by side and touching. Place several slices of mini pepperoni on each shell. Pour the remaining tomato sauce gently around the shells.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browned and the pepperoni slices are crisp, about 30 minutes.

By crystal

Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad
Lunch American

Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, dill, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until creamy.
  4. 4 Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add sour cream mixture, crabmeat, bell peppers, and green onions.
  5. 5 Toss until well combined, then cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

By dakota kelly

Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells
Dinner American

Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Separate shells and let stand, so they are not touching, on waxed paper or foil.
  2. 2 In large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, onion, egg and bread crumbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in three-quarters of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar; cook until cheeses melt.
  3. 3 Fill shells with chicken mixture, using a tablespoon, and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the shells with the tomato sauce and top with the reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

By ECHO2003

Stuffed Shells IV
Dinner American

Stuffed Shells IV

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Set aside in warm water.
  3. 3 In a large heavy skillet saute mushrooms, garlic and onions. Add ground turkey and cook until evenly brown. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in spinach, parsley, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Stuff the cooked shells with the mixture, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce, and sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until heated through.

By Barbara

Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Dinner Italian

Cheesy Stuffed Shells

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. 2 Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

By Kimber