Friday, May 6, 2011

Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Prep: 15 min Preheat: 375 F Bake: 35 min Serves: 10

Ingredients:
  • 1, 12 oz, pkg jumbo shells
  • 4c ricotta cheese
  • 2 c shredded mild cheese (mild cheddar, mozzarella, colby, etc.)
  • 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 TBS chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 3c spaghetti sauce
  • Spinach
Directions:
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta is cooking stir together cheeses, eggs, & spices in a md bowl.
  3. In a 9x13" baking dish spread 1/2c spaghetti sauce.
  4. When shells are done cooking separate them out individually onto a sheet of waxed paper, allow to cool.
  5. Fill each cooked shell with about 1 1/2tbs cheese mixture.
  6. Layer half of the shells in baking dish and top with 1/2 of the remaining sauce.
  7. Add a second layer of shells over the first and top with remaining sauce.
  8. Cover with foil and bake until hot and bubbly.
  9. Best served over a bed of spinach with a slice of french bread or baguette.

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