Stuffed Shells Primavera(Serves 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped fresh broccoli
2 medium zucchini, shredded
1 c. chopped fresh mushrooms
1 small chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped carrots
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 (30 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (12 oz.) pkg. jumbo pasta shells for stuffing
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. oil
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of nutmeg
1 lb. Ricotta
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation

Simmer tomatoes, oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper; cook 20 minutes.
Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Saute broccoli, zucchini and mushrooms.
Season with nutmeg and pepper.
In large bowl, combine Ricotta cheese and vegetables; mix well.
Spoon 1 cup pasta sauce evenly on bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Fill shells with vegetables and cheese mixture.
Arrange over sauce in dish.
Spoon remaining sauce over shells.
Bake, covered, 45 minutes and uncovered 10 minutes until bubbly and serve.