12 oz. shells 1 1/2 lbs. cottage cheese or ricotta cheese 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese finely diced 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. chopped parsley 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 3 c. tomato sauce or meat sauce 1/8 tsp. pepper Cook shells in boiling salted water for 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well and dry in a single layer on paper towels. Combine ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses with eggs and blend with salt, pepper and parsley. Fill the shells with the cheese mixture. Spread a thin layer of sauce in a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells, 1 deep, in the baking dish and top with balance of sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese and cover with a sheet of aluminum foil. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. The following meat stuffing may be stuffing may be substituted and used with your favorite sauce: 1 c. bread crumbs or 3 slices moist bread 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 minced onion Salt and pepper |