Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells

• Cheese Filling
• 2 lbs ricotta cheese (you may use cottage cheese, same amount)
• 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 -2 tablespoon dried Italian spices (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, extra for garnish, if desired
• fresh basil, torn into small pieces, if desired
• 16 ounces jumbo pasta shells

1. Prepare shells by adding them to a large pot of boiling, salted water** for approximately 15 minutes. They will cook more when you place them in the oven, so don't over cook them).Drain, but don't rinse.
2. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
3. Prepare cheese filling:
4. Beat the eggs; add ricotta, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese; mix in seasonings, including fresh basil if using.
5. Using a large casserole dish, beginning with sauce, layer the cheese-filled shells, then more sauce, ending with the sauce.
6. Bake 45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the casserole is heated through.

ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, italian spices, garlic salt, pepper, fresh parsley, fresh basil, pasta shells

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stuffed-jumbo-pasta-shells-404387 (may not work)