Stuffed Shells (Um, Um, Um)

Italian food is AMAZING.  That is the one thing I miss about my restaurant, are all the great inventions I came up with.  But that is why I have my blog, so I can share these recipes and stories with you all.  This is another favorite of ours, that is just a classic.  I mean who doesn't love cheese.

Here is the recipe for you to enjoy with your family.

ENJOY!!

Ingredients

1 Jar of Marinara Sauce ( I make my own)
4 Cloves of Garlic (Minced)
1 Yellow Onion (Minced)
1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Whole Mozzarella
1/2 Cup Garlic Herb Cheese
1/2 Cup Shredded White Cheddar
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1 Tsp Granulated Garlic
1 Tsp Salt
6 Basil Leaves Fresh (Minced)
Pasta Shells

First Thing We Do

• Make your pasta shells
• Turn oven on to 375 degrees
• Dice up your onions and garlic
• Grab a medium saute pan and turn heat on to medium
• Add your tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt

• Allow these to caramelize for 8 minutes and then add your garlic

• Now your water is boiling add your pasta

• Now grab your cheeses
• Add them to a medium bowl

• Mix your caramelized onions and garlic to cheese
• Mix them well

• Now we drain the pasta cool it down with cold water
• Grab a baking dish and add 1/2 cup of the marinara to the bottom

• Start stuffing your shells

• Place them on top of the sauce
• Now when there all done
• Add more sauce to the top 

• Now start add your cheese

• Just take your fresh mozzarella slices on top of shells

• Place in the oven for 35 minutes and serve right away

These are really good for when you have parties, friends or family over.  Good weeknight dish too.

Have fun and as always.......ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!