Big Shells - Mushroom and Beef

I don't like ground beef all that much and Joey doesn't like mushrooms so when I make manicotti I make half for him in beef and half for me in mushroom. I planned on making manicotti for valentines day but realized that we didn't have any noodles so I made big shells instead. I really liked it this way too.

Pepper added by Joey - dash




Meat version - Ingredients
1 package of ground beef
1/4 onion chopped
shredded mozarella cheese
tablespoon parsley
tablespoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Pasta sauce

1. Cook the beef until no longer pink, adding the onions about half way through.
2. Add all the seasonings and continue to cook.
3. Add in mozarella cheese (as much as you want!) and allow to melt.
4. Allow to cool slightly while water is boiling for pasta. Add big shells and cook until slightly tender.
5. Stuff each shell with meat mixture and add to a greased 8.5x11 pan. Cover with pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake at 375F for 30-40 minutes.


Mushroom version - Ingredients
1/2 cup of white wine
1/4 onion chopped
mixture of mushrooms chopped (I use at least 2 types - using as much as you want to fill the number of shells required)
salt and pepper to taste
teaspoon of parsley
teaspoon of oregano
Pasta sauce
mozzarella cheese, shredded

1. Saute onions and mushrooms until mushrooms are soft. Add in seasonings and continue to cook.
2. Add white wine and allow to cook off.
3. Add mozzarella cheese and allow to melt. Remove from heat.
4. Bring a pot of water to boil and add big shells. Allow to cook until slightly tender
5. Stuff each shell with the mushroom mixture and top with pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake at 375F for 30-40 minutes.