Cheese Stuffed Shells (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 cup marinara sauce.
02 - 8 oz jumbo shells (18 shells plus extras).
03 - Salt.
04 - Fresh cracked black pepper.
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder.
06 - 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese.
07 - 8 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided.
08 - 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
09 - 1 egg.
10 - 1 tbsp minced parsley.
11 - 1 tbsp minced basil.
12 - 1 tsp dry oregano.
13 - 3 garlic cloves, pressed.
14 - For topping:.
15 - 1/2-1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese.
16 - 1/2 tsp dry oregano.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x13 baking dish.
02 - Cook shells al dente in seasoned water. Cool until handleable.
03 - Mix ricotta, egg, herbs, garlic, parmesan and most of mozzarella until well combined.
04 - Spread marinara in dish. Fill shells with cheese mixture and place seam up.
05 - Top with remaining cheese and oregano. Bake 20-25 minutes.

# Notes:

01 - Can make 1 day ahead.
02 - Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated.
03 - Cook extra shells in case some break.

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