Italian Beef And Shells Recipes

ITALIAN BEEF AND SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, crumble beef; drain. Stir in the marinara sauce, squash, zucchini, wine and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture and heat through.

CHEESY ITALIAN SHELLS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in 10-inch skillet; drain.
• Stir in uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), milk and hot water. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; stir in peas. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Remove from heat (sauce will thicken as it stands).

CREAMY BEEF PASTA SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiled salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef, stir, and cook until browned, approx. 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Without cleaning the skillet, add the onion and the garlic, stirring frequently until cooked.
• Add all seasonings to the pan and stir until fragrant. Then, add the flour and whisk for a minute until browned.
• Gradually whisk in beef stock, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer. Stir occasionally until the mixture reduces and has slightly thickened.
• Stir in the pasta, beef and heavy cream until heated through. Then, stir in cheese until fully melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

ITALIAN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine egg, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stuff shells with cheese mixture., Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange shells in a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Pour meat sauce over shells. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Freeze option: After assembling, cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, adding remaining 1 cup mozzarella after 30-40 minutes and increasing time as necessary for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; place drained pasta on baking sheet to cool.
• Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Cook and crumble sausage until it has lost its pink color and begins to brown. Remove from heat; drain off grease.
• Stir half of the shredded cheese and the Italian seasoning into the browned sausage. Spoon mixture into the pasta shells (1 to 2 tablespoons per shell). Arrange stuffed shells in prepared baking dish. Pour marinara sauce evenly over the shells. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake in preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of Italian seasoning, if desired.

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the giardiniera: Combine the carrots, pepperoncini, jalapeños, roasted red peppers, olive oil, pepperoncini liquid, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
• For the beef: Remove the sirloin from the freezer and, using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut into very thin strips against the grain. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan. Add the beef and sauté until starting to brown, but still pink, about 2 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and garlic, then cook for 30 seconds. Add the broth and vinegar, then bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
• Place 3 slices of provolone on each roll. Top with the hot beef. Sprinkle with some of the giardiniera. Serve with extra broth on the side for dipping.

ITALIAN SHELLS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook shells and drain (while waiting, go on to next steps).
• Brown ground beef and drain. Add salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Simmer 20 minutes.
• In deep pan, line bottom with 1/2 of the shells. Cover with half of the meat sauce. Spread half of the sour cream lightly over and then sprinkle with half of both the cheeses. Repeat.
• Cover and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 20 minutes more.