Easy stuffed shells filled with creamy cheese, baked in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella.

Scale

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells

1 tablespoon kosher salt

30 ounces whipped cottage cheese or ricotta cheese

6 ounces Parmesan cheese grated

1 egg

1 to 2 garlic clove minced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced

¾ cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

28 ounces marinara sauce

8 ounces mozzarella cheese grated

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Spray baking dish and spread half marinara sauce.

3. Boil pasta shells until slightly under al dente.

4. Drain and rinse shells.

5. Mix cheeses, egg, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper.

6. Stuff shells and place in dish.

7. Cover with sauce and mozzarella.

8. Bake 25 minutes until bubbly.

Use ricotta or cottage cheese.

Prepare ahead for convenience.

Add spinach or meat for variation.