Description

Family or guests will love this simple pasta dish. The shells are stuffed with a cheesy filling that's smooth and creamy and seasoned with fresh herbs. It's all set in a marinara sauce and then topped with more cheese.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. jumbo pasta shells
• 1 T. kosher salt
• 30 oz. whipped cottage cheese or small curd cottage cheese
• 6 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 T. fresh parsley, minced
• 3/4 c. fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (8 - 10 leaves)
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 28 oz. marinara sauce
• 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil; add pasta; cook 3 minutes less than package directions until al dente. Drain; rinse with cool water; set aside.
3. While pasta is cooking, spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of the dish; set aside.