cheesy double-stuffed shells

Name: CHEESY DOUBLE-STUFFED SHELLS
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 24 - dried jumbo shell macaroni; 8 ounce(s) dried tiny shell macaroni (2 cups); 2 cup(s) gruyere cheese, shredded (8 oz.); 2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz.); 3/4 cup(s) half-and-half or light cream; 1/2 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon(s) white or black pepper; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 jar(s) (24 oz.) vodka sauce or tomato-based pasta sauce; 4 ounce(s) brick cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup); - fresh basil leaves, optional

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Apr 15, 2013

I am always up for a good Italian dish. I think there must have been an Italian hiding somewhere in my German ancestry because I could eat the food every day. The original recipe wasn't quite Italian enough for me, so I tweaked it a bit. Recipe: Midwestliving.com

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

24 - dried jumbo shell macaroni
8 ounces dried tiny shell macaroni (2 cups)
2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded (8 oz.)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
3/4 cup half-and-half or light cream
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon white or black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz.) vodka sauce or tomato-based pasta sauce
4 ounces brick cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- fresh basil leaves, optional

How To Make cheesy double-stuffed shells

Step 1

Cook the jumbo shells according to package directions. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer shells to a colander. Rinse with cold water; drain well and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pan cook tiny shells according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
Step 3

In a large saucepan combine Gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, Italian seasoning, garlic, and pepper. Heat over medium low heat until cheese is melted and smooth, stirring frequently. Stir in tiny shells.
Step 4

Spread about 1/2 cup of the vodka sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
Step 5

Spoon cheese-shell mixture into drained jumbo shells; place stuffed shells in prepared baking dish. Top with remaining sauce.
Step 6

Bake, covered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with brick cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes more or until heated through.
Step 7

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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