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Jarred marinara sauce gives you a head start on this kid-friendly dinner of Baked Pasta Shells.

Recipe by MyRecipes November 2013

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Credit: Andrew McCaul; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
35 mins
Yield:
Serves: 8
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook shells until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

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  • Preheat oven to 425ºF. Combine ricotta, basil, Parmesan and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt.

  • Spread half of marinara sauce over bottom of a 9-by-13-inch broiler-safe baking dish. Spoon ricotta mixture into shells and place open sides up in baking dish. Cover with remaining marinara, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake 10 to 12 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil until cheese begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

479 calories; fat 22g; saturated fat 12g; protein 24g; carbohydrates 45g; fiber 5g; cholesterol 55mg; sodium 814mg.
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