how to make stuffed shells formaggio recipe

Stuffed Shells Formaggio Reipes

Source: Recipe by Lisa Stapor

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 pounds ricotta cheese
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces spaghetti sauce

In an 8-quart pot, bring water to a boil and cook shells for 8 minutes, Drain with hot water and cool immediately with cold water. Drain and place open side down on paper towels.

In a medium bowl, combine the rest of ingredients except the spaghetti sauce.

Place a thin layer of spaghetti sauce onto the bottom of a 12 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Spoon the cheese mixture into each pasta shell and place open side up, in a single layer, in prepared pan. Pour the rest of sauce over the stuffed shells. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Serves 12 small servings or 6 to 8 large servings.