Stuffed Shells

8-10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus additional for sprinkling
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, plus additional for sprinkling
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups or more of homemade or jarred meat sauce or marinara sauce
  • Fresh chopped basil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil 2 13 x 9 baking dishes.
  2. Mix the ricotta cheese, eggs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Put about 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of each baking dish.
  4. Fill each pasta shell with the cheese mixture and place open side up in a single layer in the baking dish. Spoon another cup or more of sauce over the shells and cover with foil. Bake about 30 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, layer additional mozzarella cheese on top and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and everything is golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Cool for about 10 minutes and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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