Stuffed Pasta Shells

Ingredients

12 to 16 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
1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
10 (3/4-ounce) slices Provolone Cheese, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce 

Directions

  1. Cook shells according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Spread 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce on bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish. Stuff cooked shells with meat mixture; place, meat-side down, in prepared pan. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells..
  4. Reserve remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover pasta with aluminum foil. Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Remove aluminum foil; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.


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