Basil Stuffed Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup basil, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten well
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 teaspoon salt
20 large pasta shells
2 cups tomato sauce

Preparation

Mix the beaten eggs with the ricotta, parmesan and basil.
Add seasonings and adjust to taste.
Cook large pasta shells in 6 quarts boiling water till just tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Stuff each shell with about 3 tbsp of filling and place in a casserole dish.
Top with tomato sauce.
Bake in a preheated 375\u00b0 oven for about 25 minutes.