Tuesday, January 24, 2012

* Three Cheese Stuffed Shells *

I got this recipe from my sister at one of my bridal showers. It has been one of our favorites ever since then! Thanks Tarese :) We usually serve it with these Garlic Cheese Biscuits. I added about 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh spinach to this batch and it turned out great!

* Three Cheese Stuffed Shells * 12 dried jumbo pasta shells
1 egg, beaten
12 oz. container of cottage cheese
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 T. parsley
1/2 t. oregano
14 1/2 oz can Italian style stewed tomatoes, cut up
8 oz can tomato sauce
(or you can use your favorite marinara pasta sauce instead of the tomatoes and sauce)

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and cool shells. Stir egg, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and spices together. Spoon 1/4 c. of filling into each shell and arrange in a baking dish.

Combine tomatoes and tomato sauce (or use your favorite pasta sauce) and pour over stuffed shells. Bake covered at 350* for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes until heated through.

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