BASIL STUFFED SHELLS

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Make and share this Basil Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 55m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 425.3, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 7.6

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