Stuffed Shells

(Brian took this picture. I would've just set it on the counter and snapped something really quick. He wanted it to look really good because it smelled so good. And those are my dozen roses he gave me.)

FIVE STARS

We loved this recipe. Usually we don't agree on how much we like something so I'll take the average, but this time we both took one bite and loved it! It's kind of like manacotti but easier I think. Enjoy!

Stuffed Shells

1 (16 oz) package jumbo pasta shells

4 cups large curd cottage cheese (32 oz. small curd cottage cheese)

12 ounces mozzarella cheese

1/2 Cup grated parmesan cheese

2 eggs

1 pinch garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1. Cook shells according to package directions. Place in cold water to stop cooking. Drain.

2. Mix together cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic powder and herbs. Stuff mixture into the shells.

3. Spread 1/3 cup of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of 10x13 pan. Place shells open side up, and close together in pan. Spread remaining sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.

4. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.