Stuffed Shells

Directions

1. 1
   Cook shells as directed , after cooking let cool
2. 2
   In a bowl mix ricotta cheese with 1 tablespoon basil (Italian season) salt to taste dash black pepper stir in chopped mozzarella ( or a blend of shredded cheese parmesan cheese mozzarella (4oz total) )
3. 3
   In a pan saute garlic & onion, (3min) add beef (or sausage) season beef with 1 tablespoon of basil ( Italian season) salt to taste
4. 4
   After beef is done add about half of the ricotta cheese mix in well.
5. 5
   Let cool
6. 6
   In a baking dish pour a layer of pasta sauce.
7. 7
   Put a spoonful ( small spoon) of meat mixture in shell put in baking dish, repeat until all meat mixture is gone.
8. 8
   ( you may have shells left over) you can drop meat mixture on top too if you have extra.
9. 9
   Drop rest of ricotta cheese mixture around shells, drop some pasta sauce around ( I used 1/2 jar in total including the bottom of pan) lay sliced mozzarella over top bake 350 until cheese melts and brown.