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French Onion Stuffed Shells

Close-up of golden-brown French onion stuffed shells baked in a blue casserole dish, topped with melted cheese and parsley.
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Enjoy these comforting French onion stuffed shells, a perfect autumn dinner that fills your home with cozy aromas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed French onion soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until softened and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  6. Add the condensed French onion soup and beef broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in the softened cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
  8. In a bowl, combine the Gruyere cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the French onion meat mixture.
  10. Arrange the stuffed shells in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  11. Pour any remaining sauce from the skillet over the shells.
  12. Sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture over the top.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, you can add a splash of dry sherry to the onion mixture while caramelizing.
  • If you don’t have jumbo shells, you can use manicotti or large conchiglie.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple green salad.

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