Italian Stuffed Shells

Italian Stuffed Shells are a classic comfort food made with big shells of pasta filled with a creamy cheese mixture and baked in marinara sauce until bubbly and tasty.

Ingredients:

• 24 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 pound ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside to cool

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper

Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the cheese mixture

Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish

Arrange stuffed shells in the baking dish

Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving