24 jumbo macaroni shells, uncooked
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. minced onion
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
1 1/4 c. beef broth
Almonds (optional)
1/4 c. fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 (32 oz.) jar commercial spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
1-2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Cook shells; drain and set aside.

Brown beef and add all ingredients except spaghetti sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Spoon ground beef mixture into each shell and place shells in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over top. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over top and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.