"From my Mother in Law; This dish is not only a great crowd pleaser, it's what my husband wants for his birthday. The sausage is optional, but it really makes the dish. By slicing the sausage in different lengths, you create visual interest. "

Original is 12 servings

Metric US

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Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Cook pasta shells according to package directions.

Step 3

Mix together cottage cheese, 1/2 pound mozzerella (diced), eggs, salt, pepper, parsley.

Step 4

Fill shells with this mixture, careful to not overstuff.

Step 5

Place about 1/2 cup pasta sauce on bottom of 9X12 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Step 6

Place prepared shells on top of sauce. Slice sausage into 1 to 2 inch slices (on the diagonal) and place here and there between the pasta shells.

Step 7

Drizzle with remaining pasta sauce and top with remaining mozzerella cheese (thinly sliced) and sprinkle with parmasaen cheese.

Step 8

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Step 9

Uncover (carefully) and continue to bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Stuffed Pasta Shells

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