Ingredients

12 ounces DaVinci Jumbo Pasta Shells
1 tbsp kosher salt
30 ounces whipped cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
6 ounces Parmesan cheese grated
1 egg
1 to 2 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
¾ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
½ tsp salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
28 ounces marinara sauce
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add DaVinci Jumbo Pasta Shells and cook pasta shells until 3 minutes shy of al dente – according to the package directions.
4. Drain DaVinci Jumbo Pasta Shells and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl, combine whipped cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
6. Spoon mixture into shells and place shells in baking dish, nestling them in the sauce.
7. Cover shells with remaining sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.

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