~ CHEESY STUFFED SHELLS ~

~ Cheesy Stuffed Shells ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Pasta

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb container ricotta cheese
1 c fresh shredded parmesan cheese
2 eggs plus 2 yolks
3 c fresh shredded mozzarella
1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp each - garlic powder and black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
16 oz favorite pasta sauce
1 - 12 oz large stuffing type shells
I topped with 4 ounces of fresh mozzarella , shredded

Steps:

1. Prepare shells per box directions. Al dente works great, rinse. In a medium bowl, mix together the cheeses. Beat eggs lightly and stir them in along with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Using a casserole dish, spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of dish. Evenly stuff each shell and lay cheese side up into dish, until full. You may need to use another dish. Continue until cheese is gone. If you have extra noodles, I just fill in the crack with them.
3. Ladle sauce across the middle of each shell, cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle the top with more mozzarella. Place back into oven until cheese is melted and pasta bubbling. I usually heat up extra sauce and serve with.