Basil and Mushroom Stuffed Shells with Tomato Sauce

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Basil and Mushroom Stuffed Shells with Tomato Sauce Recipe

This tasty and simple dish is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a weekend family gathering. It's flavorful and filling thanks to the combination of basil, mushrooms, and tomato sauce. The jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture and baked until golden brown.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of chopped basil
• Season with salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup of chopped mushrooms
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup ricotta
• 20 large pasta shells
• 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Instructions

• Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions.
• Set aside after draining.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Combine ricotta cheese, basil, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
• Fill each cooked pasta shell halfway with the ricotta mixture.
• In the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce.
• Arrange the stuffed shells on top of the tomato sauce in a single layer.
• Distribute the remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed shells.
• Bake for 25 minutes with the baking dish covered in foil.
• Remove the foil and bake for 5-10 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve immediately and enjoy.

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