Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Cheese Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 15 ounces cottage cheese (small curd); 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese; 1 lb mozzarella cheese; 12 lb muenster cheese; 1 large jars or 1 large homemade spaghetti sauce, of your choice; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells; 2 teaspoons parsley flakes

Servings: persons

15 ounces cottage cheese (small curd)
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups parmesan cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese
12 lb muenster cheese
1 large jars or 1 large homemade spaghetti sauce, of your choice
2 eggs
2 tablespoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
2 teaspoons parsley flakes

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Prepare shells as directed on box, set aside.
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2. in a small bowl scramble eggs.
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In a large bowl, combine ricotta and cottage cheese, 1/2 of maozzarella cheese and 1/2 of munseter cheese, and 1/2 parmesan cheese and eggs.
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Add basil, salt, pepper and parsley flakes.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Rinse shells in cold water and stuff with cheese mixture.
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Place stuffed shells in 9x13 baking pan.
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Cover with spaghetti sauce (I recommend homeade) and top with remaining cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
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Remove foil with 15 minutes to bake.
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Let set for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 ounces cottage cheese (small curd), 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese, 1 lb mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Cheese Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Stuffed Shells

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