Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells

Giant pasta shells cram-packed with crumbled Italian sausage, creamy provolone cheese, and an oregano-basil tomato sauce. 

Ingredients

1 box uncooked dried jumbo pasta shells 

1 tablespoon butter 

1/3 cup chopped onion 

1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic 

1/2 pound ground mild Italian sausage

1/2 pound ground beef 

10 (3/4-ounce) slices Provolone- cut into thin strips 

1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves 

1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 

1 1/2 cups pasta sauce with mushrooms 

Directions

Cook shells according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add turkey and sausage. Continue cooking 8-12 minutes or until meat is browned; drain. Add 1 cup cheese, basil and oregano.
Spread 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce on bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch microwavable baking dish. Stuff cooked shells with meat mixture; place, meat-side down, in prepared pan. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cover with waxed paper; microwave on Medium-High (70% power) 5 minutes. Turn dish. Microwave on Medium-High 5-6 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand 2-3 minutes before serving.