STUFFED SHELLS 
12 pasta stuffing shells, cooked & drained
1 lb. ground beef (or turkey burger)
1 (12 oz.) jar med. or mild picante sauce
1/2 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. (4 oz.) Monterey Jack shredded cheese
1 (2.8 oz.) can Durkee French Fried Onions

Brown meat and drain. Combine picante sauce, water and tomato sauce. Stir 1/2 cup into meat along with 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 can French fried onions; mix well. Pour half of remaining sauce mixture on bottom of 10" round or 8"x12" baking dish. Stuff cooked shells with meat mixture. Arrange shells in baking dish, pour remaining sauce over shells. Bake, covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and onions. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer (until cheese melts).

 

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