Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 10 Servings
This spectacular dish will bring satisfaction to all your cravings! I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you have to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go! Make sure to add a lot of cheese. Just do it and thank me later. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon kosher salt
30 ounces whipped cottage cheese
6 ounces Parmesan cheese grated
1 Egg
1 to 2 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
3/4 c fresh basil leaves finely chopped (about 8 to 10 leaves)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
28 ounces marinara sauce
8 ounces mozzarella cheese grated
Directions:
1. Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
2. Apply cooking spray in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Add 1/2 of the sauce into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
4. Place a large pot with salted water on the stove and turn the heat to high. Allow the water to boil.
5. Add the pasta shells and cook for about 3 minutes or until firm to bite. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
6. Add Parmesan cheese, whipped cottage cheese, egg, basil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper into a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
7. Transfer the mixture over the shells and spread it evenly.
8. Spread the rest of the sauce over, then top everything with a generous amount of cheese.
9. Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
10. Remove from the oven.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1933mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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