Meat Filled Jumbo Shells



1 pkg. (12 oz.) Jumbo Shells, uncooked
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup flavored dry bread crumbs
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups (about 28 oz. jar) spaghetti sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cool in single layer on foil. Heat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, in large skillet, brown meat; drain. In large bowl, stir together meat, eggs, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese (if desired), onion, oregano, salt and pepper.
2. Fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons meat filling. Spread thin layer of sauce on bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Place filled shells in prepared baking dish; cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Prepare as directed above. Do not bake. Cover baking dish tightly with plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze up to 2 months. Remove foil and plastic wrap; replace foil. Bake at 350°F. 1 hour 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. If thawed in refrigerator overnight, bake at 350°F. 1 hour 15 minutes or until hot.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.