pasta recipes

Cheese-Stuffed Shells in Marinara Sauce

Prep: 15 min – Ready in: 45 min

BUITONI Marinara Sauce (15.0 oz.)
14 jumbo dried pasta shells, cooked, rinsed and drained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

PREHEAT oven to 350°F.

COMBINE 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg and pepper in medium bowl. Stuff each shell evenly with cheese mixture; place in ungreased 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over shells.

BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

This recipe used with permission from Nestle and www.buitoni.com.