Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 cup fat free ricotta cheese
  • 2 ounces Cabot Cream Cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces Cabot Lite50 Sharp Cheddar, grated & divided (about 2 cups)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 16 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛  teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 16 large dried pasta shells
  • 1 (26-ounce) jar low sodium marinara sauce
  • Fresh basil leaves (garnish)

Instruction

  • PLACE ricotta and cream cheese in a bowl and mash together. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese, egg, chopped basil and garlic. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg; set aside.
  • PREHEAT oven to 400°F.
  • COOK pasta In large pot of boiling water until al dente, or barely tender. Drain well, making sure to empty shells of any remaining water; set aside to cool briefly.
  • SPREAD about ½ cup marinara sauce over bottom of large baking dish. Spoon ricotta mixture evenly into shells and arrange in dish. Pour remaining sauce over top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover dish, sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • REMOVE from oven and garnish with fresh basil.