Stuffed Shells

By JDARK

Ingredients

• Tomato Sauce:
• 1 pound jumbo shells
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup pancetta
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 5 cups tomato sauce
• Filling:
• 2 pints ricotta cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon mint

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large pan, boil water.
2. Add shells and cook for 6 minutes, leaving shells al dente.
3. In large skillet, heat oil.
4. Add pancetta, then red pepper flakes and heat until pancetta browns.
5. Add garlic.
6. Add tomato sauce. Let simmer.

Filling:
7. In large bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, basil and mint.
8. In baking pan, oil bottom.
9. Fill shells with 1 tablespoon filling and place in pan.
10. Top with sauce.
11. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.