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"The first zucchini I ever saw I killed it with a hoe."--John Gould, Monstrous Depravity, 1963

Nancy's Stuffed Shells Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
16oz. Ricotta (Galbani, preferably)
10oz. Mozzarella, shredded (divided, 8 & 2)
1 egg
¼ cup Grated Parmesan/Romano, plus some extra for finishing
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 Package Shells
Sauce
Directions:
Directions:
Boil water and cook 15-18 shells per package directions (12 mins or so, al dente). Drain.
In a bowl combine the ricotta, 8 oz. shredded mozzarella, egg (beaten well), ¼ cup grated parmesan, and the basil, oregano, and parsley. Mix well using hands.
Once the shells cool, put some cheese mixture in each shell.
Line the bottom of a baking dish with sauce, and lay the stuffed shells in the dish.
Cover the shells with more sauce, mozzarella, and grated parmesan.
Bake at 350ºF covered for 30-35 minutes.
Uncover and cook for a few minutes more.
Enjoy!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
About 5
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is Mom's recipe we grew up on. When I was working at the restaurant in Florida, we sold, "Nancy's Stuffed Shells" as a weekly special. The mixture also works for lasagna, just double the batch.

 

 

 

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