Beef Stuffed Shells with Cottage Cheese Recipe (exclusive)

A cozy and nostalgic take on classic stuffed shells made especially for cottage cheese lovers. This version swaps ricotta for creamy cottage cheese, giving the filling a lighter texture while still baking up rich and satisfying. A fennel forward homemade meat sauce thickened with gelatin-bloomed chicken broth and finished with a touch of cream creates a hearty, spoonable mixture that fills the shells beautifully. Comforting, familiar, and full of old school charm, it is perfect for anyone who loves cottage cheese pasta dishes or grew up with this style of baked shells.

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• cottage cheese pasta sauce (6600/39)

Ingredients: ground beef and pork mix, onion, canned tomatoes, oregano, fennel, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), chicken broth, gelatin, heavy cream, pasta shells, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley

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