Stuffed Shells

Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 12 ounce package jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 32 ounce container ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 28 ounce jar pasta sauce
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Step 2
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Step 3
  • In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper until well combined. Stuff cooked shells with ricotta mixture and place in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • Step 4
  • In a medium bowl, stir together pasta sauce, mushrooms and reserved mozzarella and Parmesan. Pour over stuffed shells.
  • Step 5
  • Bake in preheated oven 45 to 60 minutes, until edges are bubbly and shells are slightly set.