Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells

Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells


1. In an 8 quart pot, bring water to a boil and cook shells for 8 minutes or until al dente.

2. Drain and cool immediately with cold water.

3. Drain and place open side down on paper towels.

4. In a medium bowl, combine the rest of ingredients except the spaghetti sauce.

5. Reserve the 1/4 cup of Mozzarella.

6. Place a thin layer of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 12 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.

7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

8. Spoon the cheese mixture into each pasta shell and place open side up, in a single layer, in prepared pan.

9. Pour the rest of sauce over the stuffed shells.

10. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

11. During last 5 minutes of baking, remove foil and sprinkle remaining Mozzarella cheese on top.

12. Bake 5 more minutes.

13. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.

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