"Simple and delicious, jumbo pasta shells are filled to brimming with ricotta cheese and baked to glorious, cheesy perfection...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1/2 cup chopped carrots
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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2 cups homemade or store-bought ricotta cheese (see note)
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1 large egg
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Pinch of salt and pepper
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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20 jumbo pasta shells
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Fresh basil for topping (optional)