Stuffed Shells Primavera


Course : Italian
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


2 cups broccoli -- chopped

2 medium zucchini -- shredded

1 cup mushrooms -- chopped

1 small onion -- chopped

1/2 cup carrots -- finely chopped

2 tablespoons butter

1 dash nutmeg

1 pound ricotta cheese

2 cups mozzarella cheese

1 large egg -- lightly beaten

1/4 cup parmesan cheese -- grated

3 tablespoons fresh basil -- chopped

1 package jumbo pasta shells *

1 jar spaghetti sauce **

1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
 

Preparation / Directions:


* 12oz package, shells for stuffing, cooked and drained. ** 30oz jar Ragu Chunky Garden-style or use homemade Preheat oven to 350F In a large skillet, sauté‚broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, onion and carrots in butter until vegetables are tender. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese and basil. Add saut‚ed vegetables; stir to mix well. Spoon 1 cup spaghetti sauce evenly in a 13x9" baking dish. Fix shells with vegetable-cheese mixture. Arrange in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Bake covered, 45 minutes. Bake uncovered, 10 minutes or until bubbly.


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