Stuffed Shells
"an easy cheesy meal for the whole family"
Preparation
- EQUIPMENT: OVEN, 9” x 13” BAKING PAN, COOKING SPRAY, TIN FOIL
- TOTAL TIME: 55 MINS
- COOK TIME: 30 MINS
- PREP TIME: 25 MINS
- SERVES: 6 people
Ingredients
- 24 jumbo pasta shells
- 15 ounces of ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup of parmesean cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce divided use
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- cooking spray
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
- Spread 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
- Place the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, egg, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish.
- Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the shells, then sprinkle the other 1 1/2 cups of cheese over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan, then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
