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Four Cheese Stuffed Shells

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The name says it all

Ingredients

Salt

8 pieces Jumbo pasta shells

1 1/2 pounds Ricotta cheese or part skim ricotta cheese

1 pound Mozzarella, diced

1/2 cup Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1 cup Shredded Asiago

1/4 cup Chopped flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan

3 cloves Garlic, chopped

1 Small onion, finely chopped

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 Or 7 leaves fresh basil, torn or shredded

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water and add pasta. Cook shells 12 to 15 minutes, they should be softened but still undercooked at the center. Drain pasta and cool.


Combine ricotta, 1/2 of the diced mozzarella, a couple of handfuls of Parmigiano and 1/2 of the Asiago. Add parsley to the cheeses and stir to combine.


To a small saucepot over moderate heat add oil, garlic and onions. Saute onions and garlic 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper. Simmer sauce 5 minutes and stir in basil leaves


Pour a little sauce into the bottom of a shallow medium sized casserole dish. Fill shells with rounded spoonfuls of cheese mixture and arrange them seam side down in casserole dish. Top shells with remaining sauce and remaining mozzarella and Asiago cheeses. Place shells in very hot oven or 8 inches from hot broiler and cook 6 to 8 minutes to melt cheeses and bubble sauce.


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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 775
Total Fat: 42 g
Saturated Fat: 23 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Protein: 57 g
Vitamin A: 570 RE
Vitamin C: 26 mg
Calcium: 1410 mg
Sodium: 1477 mg
Iron: 5 mg
Fiber: 5 g