So I was at the grocery store, in the pasta aisle, and came across a box of jumbo pasta shells. I've had them at restaurants but never tried to make them myself. There was a recipe for Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells on the box, so I thought...WHY NOT!! Let's give this a shot! And TAH-DAH! Super easy and delicious dinner!!
CHEESE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS (American Beauty recipe)
Ingredients:
1 pkg (12 oz.) jumbo shells
4 cups (2 lb. container) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese4 cups (2 lb. container) ricotta cheese
3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups (28 oz. jar) spaghetti sauce
Instructions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
In a large bowl, stir together cheese, eggs, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in a 9 x 13 pan.
Fill each cooked shell with about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture. Layer in baking dish.
Pour remaining sauce over shells.
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan.
Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until bubbly.
ENJOY!
