CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS IN MARINARA

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If it's got tons o' cheese, chances are I'm going to like it! Indeed, I LOVE these. Simple as they are, they pack one big flavor punch. I add a little garlic to the cheese when I make 'em, but season to your liking.

Provided by Randi Williams

Categories     Pasta

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 jumbo pasta shells (cooked/towel dried)
4 oz mozzarella cheese, low-fat (shredded)
8 oz ricotta cheese, part-skim
2 oz parmesan cheese, fat-free (grated)
1 large egg
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
15 oz marinara sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Combine 3 ounces of mozzarella, all of the ricotta and Parmesan, egg and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • 3. Stuff each shell with cheese mix.
  • 4. Place in ungreased 2 quart rectangular baking dish.
  • 5. Pour sauce over shells.
  • 6. Bake for 25 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
  • 7. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  • 8. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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