
Evelyn's Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 pound of stuff shells
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1½ cup ricotta cheese
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6 large eggs
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¼ pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1/3 pound grated Parmesan cheese
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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¾ teaspoon black pepper
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Parmesan for sprinkling
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1 tablespoon dried sweet basil
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2-28 ounces RAGU Mushroom Pasta Sauce

Directions
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Preheat oven to 350º. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the olive oil, and pour in the shells.
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Cook al dente, about 12 minutes; drain and cool off under cold running water. Set aside.
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Pour pasta sauce in a large skillet; add the sweet basil and stir until well mixed.
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Bring sauce to a slow boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes then remove from stove to cool.
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Mix together the ricotta and eggs with mixer; beat until well combined; add butter, cheeses, salt pepper and dried basil; mix well.
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Fill pasta shells with cheese mixture and arrange in greased 9x13-inch pan.
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Cover shells with the sauce, sprinkle on remaining Parmesan.
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Bake for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is thoroughly melted.
