Cheesy Stuffed Shells

With four kinds of cheese, fresh basil, capers, and a touch of grated lemon zest, this ooey-gooey stuffed pasta sensation is sure to have your family begging for seconds.

Recipe «Cheesy Stuffed Shells» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 55 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author WomanWorld would need: 1 pkg. jumbo pasta shells, 1 jar marinara sauce, 1 cont. ricotta cheese, 2 c. shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend 8 oz., 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese , 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil, 1 egg, 2 tbsp. drained capers chopped , 1 tsp. grated lemon zest, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, Caper berries and basil sprigs optional.

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. jumbo pasta shells 
• 1 jar marinara sauce 
• 1 cont. ricotta cheese 
• 2 c. shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend 8 oz. 
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil 
• 1 egg 
• 2 tbsp. drained capers chopped 
• 1 tsp. grated lemon zest 
• 1/4 tsp. salt 
• 1/4 tsp. pepper 
• Caper berries and basil sprigs optional 

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, heat oven to 425°F. Coat 17 1/4" x 11 1/2" rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine 1 1/2 cups sauce with 1/2 cup water; spread over bottom of pan.
2. Combine ricotta, shredded cheese, Parmesan, basil, egg, chopped capers, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Dividing equally, spoon filling into shells; place on pan. Dollop remaining sauce over shells; cover. Bake 20–25 min. or until filling is hot. If desired, broil 2–3 min. to brown slightly. If desired, garnish with caper berries and basil.