Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Name: Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) pkg. jumbo pasta shells; 1 (24 oz.) jar marinara sauce; 1 (15 oz.) cont. ricotta cheese; 8 oz.; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil; 1 egg; chopped; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; optional

By Editorial Staff

With four kinds of cheese, fresh basil, capers, and a touch of grated lemon zest, this ooey-gooey stuffed pasta sensation is sure to have your family begging for seconds.

Yields

6 servings

Total Time

55 min

Cook Time

55 min

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) pkg. jumbo pasta shells
1 (24 oz.) jar marinara sauce
1 (15 oz.) cont. ricotta cheese
8 oz.
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
1 egg
chopped
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
optional

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, heat oven to 425°F. Coat 17 1/4" x 11 1/2" rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine 1 1/2 cups sauce with 1/2 cup water; spread over bottom of pan.

Combine ricotta, shredded cheese, Parmesan, basil, egg, chopped capers, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Dividing equally, spoon filling into shells; place on pan. Dollop remaining sauce over shells; cover. Bake 20–25 min. or until filling is hot. If desired, broil 2–3 min. to brown slightly. If desired, garnish with caper berries and basil.

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