Super-Cheesy Stuffed Shells

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
• 1 (24 ounce) jar  tomato and basil pasta sauce
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) 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.