Cheese Filled Shells

  • 40 (12 oz box) jumbo shells
  • 32 oz ricotta cheese
  • 16 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 C grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 28 oz pasta sauce

Cook jumbo shells 1/2 recommended time, until just limp.  Drain.  Cool in a single layer on pan or waxed paper.  Combine cheeses, eggs, oregano, salt, & pepper.  Fill each shell with 2 Tbsp cheese mixture.  Tip: Using an icing bag with a wide tip works well for this or make your own by snipping the corner off a freezer bag.

Freeze quantity of shells for one meal in a rigid container.  To serve, thaw cheese filled shells.  Spread 1/2 C sauce in bottom of 13X9 pan.  arrange shells in pan.  Pour remaining sauce over shells.  Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.