Stuffed Shells

• Stuffing
• 1/4 c boiling water
• 6 sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
• 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 c grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 14 ounces Ricotta Cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 18 cooked jumbo pasta shells
• Sauce
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 3/4 c chopped onion
• 1 c chopped green bell pepper
• 1 c chopped red bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Cooking spray
• 3/4 lb. Sweet Italian Sausage (Johnsonville Brand recommended), casings removed
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 (28-ounce) can organic crushed tomatoes
• 2 Tbs grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1. Cook the shells half of the recommended time as listed on the product directions. This helps them keep form once they are baked. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. To prepare stuffing, combine 1/4 cup boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl; let stand 20 minutes or until tomatoes soften. Drain and finely chop. Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, and next 6 ingredients (through egg) in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon 2 tablespoons stuffing into each shell. Set stuffed shells aside. (I like to put the filling in a ziplock bag and cut the corner so I can pipe the filling into the shells).
3. To prepare sauce, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic; saute 6 minutes or until tender. Place onion mixture in a bowl. Coat pan with cooking spray; return pan to heat. Add sausage, and cook 6 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in onion mixture and next 5 ingredients (through tomatoes); bring to a simmer. Cook 30minutes or until slightly thick.
4. Spread 2 cups sauce over bottom of a casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer in pan; top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan over sauce. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35 minutes or until bubbly.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/stuffed-shells-50136691 (may not work)