Stuffed Cheese Shells Baked (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Jumbo pasta shells
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Spaghetti sauce
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15 ounces ricotta cheese
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8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt to taste
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Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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3 garlic cloves, pressed
# Instructions:
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Boil the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and pressed garlic. Mix until well blended.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Spread a layer of spaghetti sauce evenly over the bottom of a baking dish.
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Using an ice cream scoop, fill each pasta shell with the cheese mixture and arrange them in the baking dish on top of the sauce.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the stuffed shells.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.