Fig and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

• Mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Marinara sauce (2 cups)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Egg (1)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Dried figs (1 cup, chopped)
• Ricotta cheese (2 cups)
• Jumbo pasta shells (24 shells)

Instructions

1. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped dried figs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
4. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta and fig mixture and place them in the baking dish.
6. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!