Jumbo Stuff Shells

Ingridents:

1 Pkg (12oz) Jumbo Shells
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 table spoon dried parsley
2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cups (28oz jar) Spaghetti sauce


Directions:

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta.

In large skillet, cook meat & onion until it is thoroughly cooked & onion is tender; drain.

In large bowl stir together meat mixture, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic, & salt.

In a 9x13 baking dish spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce. Fill each shell up 1 1/2  tablespoon meat filling.

Layer one-half filled shell in prepared dish, spread 1 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce evenly over shells; layer remaing filled shells over sauce spread remaing spaghetti sauce over shells; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil; & bake for 40 minutes!

Bon Appetit!

Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients:

1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
dash ground black pepper
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil (i use dry)
4 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup seasoned find dry bread crumbs
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups flour
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1 oz)

Directions:

Pre heat oven to 375 Degrees

For sauce, in a medium saucepan cook onion & garlic in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Carefully stir in undrained tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil. Set aside; keep warm

Mean while, slice chicken breast in half make each piece about 1/4-inch.

In a shallow dish stir together bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and the oregano. In a second dish stir together the egg & milk. In a third shallow dish place flour. Coat chicken in flour, folllow by dipping chicken in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture, coat well with crumbs.

In a large skillet cook chicken in hot oil over medium head for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Then place on baking sheet and back for 15 minutes to ensure chicken is fully cooked.

Transfer chicken to serving platter, spoon sauce over chicken. Top with mozzarella and remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Let stand about 2 minutes or until cheese melts.


Bon Appetit!