Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2/3 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain.

2. Stir in the water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano.
   Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and egg. Stuff shells with the cheese mixture.

4. Arrange shells in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish.

5. Spoon meat sauce over shells.

6. Cover and bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.

7. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

8. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.