Cheese Stuffed Shells

Name: Cheese Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells; 3 cups low-fat ricotta cheese; 12 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded; 3/4 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons parsley; 3/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups spaghetti sauce

Submitted by clw721

"I can't remember where I found this recipe but everyone seems to enjoy this. Can make ahead and it freezes well."

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
3 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
12 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
³⁄₄ cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons parsley
³⁄₄ teaspoon oregano
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
3 cups spaghetti sauce

directions

Cook noodles according to directions on box.
Combine all other ingredients except spaghetti sauce.
Fill each shell with about 2 tbsp cheese mixture.
Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Spread small amount of spaghetti sauce on bottom of pan.
Place filled shells in a single layer in pan.
Cover with remaining sauce.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
For freezing: after shells are stuffed with the cheese mixture, place on a cookie sheet and freeze individually. Once frozen you can place in a freezer bag. When ready to use just remove the amount you need and follow the recipe. The cooking time may need to be extended up to 1 hour if the shells are frozen.