Prosciutto Basil Pasta Shells
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 34 cup chopped prosciutto or 34 cup cooked ham
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 13 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 12 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 egg
- 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- Heat oven to 375F Spray 8-inch (IVa-quart) square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add garlic and prosciutto; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is light golden brown.
- In medium bowl, combine half of prosciutto mixture with ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, basil and egg; mix well.
- Stir spaghetti sauce into prosciutto mixture remaining in skillet.
- Drain pasta shells; rinse with cold water to cool.
- Drain well.
- Spoon ricotta mixture into cooked shells; place in spray-coated dish.
- Spoon spaghetti sauce mixture over shells; cover with foil.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated.
pasta shells, olive oil, garlic, ham, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, egg, spaghetti sauce
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/prosciutto-basil-pasta-shells-318196 (may not work)