Basil Stuffed Shells

Name: Basil Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 1 cup basil, finely chopped; 2 eggs, beaten well; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 20 large pasta shells; 2 cups tomato sauce

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cup basil, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten well
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 teaspoon salt
20 large pasta shells
2 cups tomato sauce

Directions

1

Mix the beaten eggs with the ricotta, parmesan and basil.
2

Add seasonings and adjust to taste.
3

Cook large pasta shells in 6 quarts boiling water till just tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.
4

Stuff each shell with about 3 tbsp of filling and place in a casserole dish.
5

Top with tomato sauce.
6

Bake in a preheated 375° oven for about 25 minutes.