Stuffed Shells
Spaghetti Sauce (posted above)
1 (16 oz) pkg JUMBO shell macaroni (about 40)
4 cups ricotta or cottage cheese
1 (8 oz) pkg mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 eggs
1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Prepare Spaghetti Sauce.
Prepare shells as label directs; drain well in colander. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine ricotta and next 6 ingredients. Stuff rounded tablespoonful of cheese mixture into each shell.
Spoon 3/4 cup sauce into each of two 13x9-inch baking dishes. Place shells, seam side down, over sauce in one layer. Spoon over remaining sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake 30 minutes.
Begin 2-1/2 hours ahead.
Makes 10 main-dish servings.
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