Saturday, May 5, 2012

Stuffed Shells

Sister Rockwood's Stuffed Shells (recipe from Marilyn Rockwood)

1 box jumbo shells (Sister Rockwood cooks about 25 shells)
15 oz. ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
1 heaping TB parsley flakes
dash of nutmeg
1/2 TB salt
1 quart of your favorite spaghetti sauce

1. Follow directions on pasta box to cook the shells.  Drain shells and place on waxed paper.

2. Mix ricotta cheese, egg, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, nutmeg, and salt.

3. In a large casserole dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce.

4. Stuff the shells with the cheese mixture and place in the prepared dish.

5. Cover shells with the rest of the spaghetti sauce, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

6. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over shells, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

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