Lunch: Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Not to sound cheesy, but we've fallen in love with these stuffed shells.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

15 jumbo pasta shells
1 1/2 c. ricotta
1 c. Italian cheese blend, plus more for sprinkling
1 egg
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 stick butter
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
Fresh basil, torn, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain, then let cool.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together ricotta, Italian cheese blend, egg, and season with salt and pepper. Stuff mixture into shells.
In a saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan. Season with pepper.
Pour 2/3 of the sauce into an oven-proof skillet or baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top of sauce and spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with more cheese.
Bake until cheesy and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with basil and serve.

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