Basil Stuffed Shells

Submitted by Alia55

"Yummy pasta shells stuffed with cheese and herbs."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 1 cup basil, finely chopped
• 2 eggs, beaten well
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 20 large pasta shells
• 2 cups tomato sauce

directions

1. Mix the beaten eggs with the ricotta, parmesan and basil.
2. Add seasonings and adjust to taste.
3. Cook large pasta shells in 6 quarts boiling water till just tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.
4. Stuff each shell with about 3 tbsp of filling and place in a casserole dish.
5. Top with tomato sauce.
6. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for about 25 minutes.

Reviews

[jane49423]

I really liked this, although my family is getting tired of vegetarian dishes, so I think I'll add some sausage next time.