Baked Shells

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Ingredients

1. 1 lb dry ziti or medium shell pasta
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 1 lb lean ground beef
4. 2 (26 oz) jars spaghetti sauce
5. 6 oz provolone cheese, sliced
6. 1 1/2 c sour cream, optional
7. 6 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
8. 2 T grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
3. In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat.
4. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
6. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream (if using), 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining pasta, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture
8. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.

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