Cheese Stuffed Shells


Course : Italian
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


20 jumbo pasta shells

1 package ricotta cheese

1 large egg yolk

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup ham -- finely chopd

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
 

Preparation / Directions:


Place oven rack in top third of oven. Preheat to 400F. Cook 20 jumbo shells in large pot in lightly salted water. Stir occasionally until tender, but firm, 10-12 minutes. Drain. Stir together ricotta cheese, egg yolk, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup finely chopped ham, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Spoon 1 1/2 T. in each shell. Do Not Overfill. Spread 1/4 cup of spaghetti sauce in 12x9x2" glass baking dish or casserole. Arrange shells in single layer. Top with rest of sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup more Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400 f. for 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.


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