12ozpackage Jumbo Shells, cooked according to package directions
30ounce containerwhole milk ricotta cheese
2poundsground beef
2eggs
3largebasil leaves, chopped
16ouncesmozzarella, divided(half gets mixed in to the ricotta, half is sprinkled over top before baking.
1Teaspoongarlic powder
1/2Teaspoonsalt
1/4Teaspoonpepper
two24 ouncejars spagetti sauce
Instructions
Using a large skillet, brown the ground beef, drain the grease off and add two jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce, set aside.In a large bowl mix the ricotta cheese, eggs, basil, half the shredded mozzarella and seasoning. Stir to combine well.Ladle one cup of meat sauce onto the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Spoon 1 Tablespoon of the cheese mixture into each cooked shell. LIne them up side by side on top of the spaghetti sauce in the pan. Ladle remaining sauce on top of the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the remaining (8 oz) shredded mozzarella on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes until bubbly.