Description

This is a fantastic Italian meal that comes together in a snap! It tastes similar to manicotti but is so much easier to prepare.

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 8 oz. jumbo pasta shells
• 30 oz. whole-milk Ricotta cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Romano cheese
• 2 T. minced fresh parsley
• 12 leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
• 1 large egg
• freshly ground black pepper
• 8 oz. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2-3 jars good-quality marinara sauce
• 8 oz. grated Mozzarella cheese
• crusty French bread, for serving

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells; cook for half of the cooking time on the package instructions, making sure NOT to overcook. Drain; rinse in cool water; set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix together Ricotta and Romano cheeses, parsley, basil, egg, salt and pepper, to taste and half of the Parmesan cheese; stir until combined.