Super-Cheesy Stuffed Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package 5-cheese Italian cheese blend, shredded
1 egg
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
fresh basil (optional)

Preparation

Cook shells according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine sauce and tomatoes with their juice; spread 1/2 cup sauce mixture in baking dish.
Combine ricotta, 1 cup cheese blend, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Spoon mixture into shells; place in baking dish.
Top with remaining sauce mixture; cover with foil.
Bake 45 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese blend.
Bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
If desired, garnish with basil.