Super-Cheesy Stuffed Shells

12 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package 5-cheese Italian cheese blend, shredded
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh basil (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook shells according to package directions; drain.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. 3
    Coat 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  4. 4
    Combine sauce and tomatoes with their juice; spread 1/2 cup sauce mixture in baking dish.
  5. 5
    Combine ricotta, 1 cup cheese blend, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Spoon mixture into shells; place in baking dish.
  7. 7
    Top with remaining sauce mixture; cover with foil.
  8. 8
    Bake 45 minutes.
  9. 9
    Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese blend.
  10. 10
    Bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
  11. 11
    Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  12. 12
    If desired, garnish with basil.

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