Stuffed Giant Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion
1 lb. ground chuck or 8 oz. low-fat cottage cheese
8 oz. Ricotta cheese (can be used)
2 cloves garlic
8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 egg whites
18 giant shells
32 oz. spaghetti sauce
1/3 c. dry red wine (optional)
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Brown chuck, onions, garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
Cool. Stir in cheese, bread crumbs, parsley and egg whites.
Prepare shells ahead of time.
Cook in about a quart of water about 15 minutes.
Drain and stuff with cheese mixture.
Spoon a thin layer of sauce in a pan.
Put shells in single layer.
Pour remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan at 400\u00b0 until bubbly.