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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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These are just fantastic! This is one of DH's favorite things I make. Great for family dinner or pot luck. This is really pretty easy to make and true Italian comfort food! Ingredients:
12 ounces jumbo pasta shells |
1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (reserve 1/4 cup) |
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
2 lbs ricotta cheese |
4 large eggs, lightly beaten |
1 teaspoon black pepper |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
1 tablespoon dried parsley |
8 ounces spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade) |
fresh basil, chopped, for garnish |
Directions:
1. In an 8 quart pot, bring water to a boil and cook shells for 8 minutes or until al dente.
2. Drain and cool immediately with cold water.
3. Drain and place open side down on paper towels.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the rest of ingredients except the spaghetti sauce.
5. Reserve the 1/4 cup of Mozzarella.
6. Place a thin layer of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 12 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Spoon the cheese mixture into each pasta shell and place open side up, in a single layer, in prepared pan.
9. Pour the rest of sauce over the stuffed shells.
10. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
11. During last 5 minutes of baking, remove foil and sprinkle remaining Mozzarella cheese on top.
12. Bake 5 more minutes.
13. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
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