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Basil Stuffed Shells

Here's how you make Basil Stuffed Shells
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup basil, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten well
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese (2 cups)
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 135 grams dry pasta shells (20 large shells)
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix the beaten eggs with the ricotta, parmesan and basil.

  • Step 2: Add seasonings and adjust to taste.

  • Step 3: Cook large pasta shells in 6 quarts boiling water till just tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  • Step 4: Stuff each shell with about 3 tbsp of filling and place in a casserole dish.

  • Step 5: Top with tomato sauce.

  • Step 6: Bake in a preheated 375° oven for about 25 minutes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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