Asparagus & Ham Baked Shells

Submitted by VKuuipo Bridges

"I found this in a pasta ad in the Sunday paper. I haven't tried it myself. I am looking forward to it. Please post your comments (good & bad). If you like it... Great! If not, hopefully you'll like the next one I post :-)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 package jumbo pasta shells (approx. 20)
• 1 (26 ounce) jar italian cheese sauce
• 8 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (8 oz)
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 (9 ounce) package frozen asparagus, cooked according to package directions and chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups ham, diced small (7 1/2 oz)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper

directions

1. Heat Oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prepare Shells according to package directions.
3. Rinse under cold water and drain.
4. Cover& set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, Mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, asparagus, ham, salt, garlic powder& peper.
6. Mix well.
7. Pour 1 cup Italian cheese Sauce into a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
8. Stuff each shell with 1 heaping tablespoon of filling and place in baking dish.
9. Pour remaining sauce over shells.
10. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
11. Bake on middle rack for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
12. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
13. *TIP: If asparagus is fresh, use approximately 1 1/2 cups chopped.