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Easy Stuffed Shells

Easy Stuffed Shells
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Enjoy these Easy Stuffed Shells filled with creamy cheese and fresh herbs—an effortless weeknight dinner everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 30 ounces whipped cottage cheese
  • 6 ounces Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
  • ¾ cup fresh basil leaves (finely chopped, about 8 to 10 leaves)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 28 ounces marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom.
  3. Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until three minutes shy of al dente; drain and rinse with cool water.
  4. In a large bowl, mix whipped cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Fill each shell with the cheesy mixture and arrange them in the prepared baking dish over the marinara sauce.
  6. Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Bake for about 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

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