Vegetarian Pasta Recipe: Cheese-Stuffed Shells in Marinara Sauce

Cheese-Stuffed Shells in Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 dried jumbo whole-wheat or regular pasta shells, prepared according to package directions
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese - divided use
• 1 cup (8 ounces) fat free or reduced fat ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup (1.5 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) container BUITONI Refrigerated Marinara Sauce

Cooking Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg and pepper in medium bowl. Stuff each shell evenly with cheese mixture; place in ungreased 12 x 7 1/2-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over shells.
3. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Makes 6 servings.