Ingredients
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- 23 oz. jar of RAGÚ Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce
- 1 lb. of large pasta shells
- 16 oz. of grated mozzarella
- Fresh grated Romano cheese
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
For the Ricotta Filling:
- 16 oz. of ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup of Romano or Parmesan cheese - grated
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup of Italian parsley - chopped
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/8 tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
- 1 tbs. sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta shells as directed.
- Rinse with cold water after draining.
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, chopped parsley, Romano cheese, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, lemon zest and sugar and mix well.
- Gently take the cooled shells; using a teaspoon fill the shells with the ricotta mixture.
- Spoon the Ragu on the bottom of a baking dish along with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place the shells in the baking dish.
- Spoon the Ragu on top of the shells, followed by grated Romano and grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
- Serve with fresh grated Romano cheese, Ragu and chopped fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
