Prosciutto Basil Pasta Shells

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• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 shells

Ingredients

• 12  jumbo pasta shells
• 1  tablespoon olive oil or 1  tablespoon  oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped prosciutto or 3⁄4 cup cooked ham
• 1  cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1  egg
• 1 (14 ounce) jar  spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F Spray 8-inch (IVa-quart) square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic and prosciutto; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is light golden brown.
4. In medium bowl, combine half of prosciutto mixture with ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, basil and egg; mix well.
5. Stir spaghetti sauce into prosciutto mixture remaining in skillet.
6. Drain pasta shells; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
7. Spoon ricotta mixture into cooked shells; place in spray-coated dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce mixture over shells; cover with foil.
8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated.