Stuffed Jumbo Shells
Ingredients
12
Jumbo shells
2 Tbsps
Olive oil
½ cup
Onions
(finely chopped)
2 tsps
Garlic
(crushed)
⅓ cup
Bell peppers
(mixed colors, finely chopped)
¼ cup
Broccoli florets
(cut small)
1 tsp
Dried basil
½ tsp
Salt
(or to taste)
¼ tsp
Ground black pepper
15 oz
Ricotta cheese
2 cups
Marinara sauce
1 cup
Mozzarella cheese
(grated)
Instructions
1
Cook jumbo shells according to package directions.
2
In a skillet, heat oil on medium heat, add onions and garlic.
3
Sauté for one minute and add the vegetables and the seasonings, cook for 2 minutes.
4
Set aside to cool slightly then combine the ricotta cheese.
5
Stuff the shells equally with the cheese stuffing.
6
Preheat the oven 350°F.
7
In a large 11 x 9 inch greased baking dish, spread half the marinara sauce, arrange the shells on top.
8
Pour remaining sauce all over the shells.
9
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10
Serve with garlic bread.