Super-Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Lainey6605's Note:

There are seven different kinds of Italian cheeses in this stuffed shells recipe.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
• 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package 5-cheese Italian cheese blend, shredded
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• fresh basil (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook shells according to package directions; drain.
2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Coat 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
4. Combine sauce and tomatoes with their juice; spread 1/2 cup sauce mixture in baking dish.
5. Combine ricotta, 1 cup cheese blend, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
6. Spoon mixture into shells; place in baking dish.
7. Top with remaining sauce mixture; cover with foil.
8. Bake 45 minutes.
9. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese blend.
10. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
11. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
12. If desired, garnish with basil.

Reviews

[Debbie R.]

Excellent. The filling is much better than the ones I've had in frozen entrees.

[potions]

I love cheese-filled stuffed shells. These are really good.