Stuffed Jumbo shells

By á-50496

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 box jumbo shells
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 15oz container ricotta
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, divided
• 10 bail leaves, julienned
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook shells according to package directions, drain and toss with olive oil. Place on glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup marinara in dish. In a large bowl combine; ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Fill each cooked she'll with equal amounts of ricotta mixture. Arrange filled shells opening side up in dish. Top with remaining marinara and cheeses. Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, top with fresh basil , cool 5 minutes before serving.