Italian Stuffed Shells

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 c. hot water
• 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp. beef bouillon granules
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 (16 oz.) carton cottage cheese
• 2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 24 jumbo shell noodles, cooked and drained (do not overcook)

1. In a large skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic; drain well. Stir in water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano.
2. Simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
3. In medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1 cup Mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and egg; mix well. Stuff shells with cheese mixture.
4. Arrange in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
5. Pour meat sauce over shells.
6. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes.
7. Uncover.
8. Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella cheese. Bake for 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

ground beef, onion, clove garlic, water, tomato paste, beef bouillon granules, oregano, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, jumbo shell noodles

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=308748 (may not work)