Stuffed Shells III

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

This recipe is a hit wherever you go. It is a very rich and cheesy meal and looks like a deep-dish pizza when done. I altered what I was originally given because I did not like cottage cheese and added other ingredients that I thought it deserved.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

Stuffed Shells III

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells

2 eggs

beaten

1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese

1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

divided

8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

divided

1 tablespoon dried parsley

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce

8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

Saigon Noodle Salad

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3

In a large bowl mix eggs ricotta half the mozzarella half the Parmesan parsley salt and pepper until well combined. Stuff cooked shells with ricotta mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 4

In a medium bowl stir together pasta sauce mushrooms and reserved mozzarella and Parmesan. Pour over stuffed shells.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven 45 to 60 minutes until edges are bubbly and shells are slightly set.

Nutritional Information

Stuffed Shells III

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 549.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.7g 75%

Carbohydrates: 43.7g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 9.3g

Fat: 24.5g 38%

Saturated Fat: 13.9g 70%

Cholesterol: 115.6mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 1089.8IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.7mg 105%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 2.3mg 4%

Folate: 116.4mcg 29%

Calcium: 883.8mg 88%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 70.8mg 25%

Potassium: 593.8mg 17%

Sodium: 1544.2mg 62%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 220.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.