Baked Stuffed Macaroni Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. hamburger
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 tsp. salt
sprinkle of nutmeg
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1 egg
oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
4 oz. jumbo macaroni (18 shells)

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook onion, garlic and meat.
Pour off any fat.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper and oregano.
Bring to a boil and turn to low and cook 15 minutes. Meanwhile in medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley and nutmeg.
Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Spread 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce mixture in baking dish.
Fill each shell with cheese mixture and arrange stuffed shells in dish.
Top with remaining sauce. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.