Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 23 oz. jar of RAGÚ Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce
  • 1 lb. of large pasta shells
  • 16 oz. of grated mozzarella
  • Fresh grated Romano cheese
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • 16 oz. of ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup of Romano or Parmesan cheese – grated
  • ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ cup of Italian parsley – chopped
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 1/8 tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1 tbs. sugar

Instruction

  • Prepare the pasta shells as directed.
  • Rinse with cold water after draining.
  • Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, chopped parsley, Romano cheese, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, lemon zest and sugar and mix well.
  • Gently take the cooled shells; using a teaspoon fill the shells with the ricotta mixture.
  • Spoon the Ragu on the bottom of a baking dish along with a tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Place the shells in the baking dish.
  • Spoon the Ragu on top of the shells, followed by grated Romano and grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh grated Romano cheese, Ragu and chopped fresh basil.