Make-Ahead Stuffed Shells

Name: Make-Ahead Stuffed Shells
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, extra virgin olive oil; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup, red wine; 2 tablespoons, balsamic vinegar; 2 , (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 cup, low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons, dried basil; 2 teaspoons, sugar; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; , Salt; 1 , (12-ounce) box jumbo pasta shells; 3 cups, ricotta cheese; 1 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 3 cups, shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh basil; 2 , large eggs, lightly beaten

Main Courses
Pasta
Cheese
Make Ahead

Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2007

Cheese-stuffed pasta shells are simple weeknight family fare. To transform this recipe into a make-ahead version, we aggressively season the filling and add extra liquid to the sauce; both tactics compensate for the effects of freezing.

SERVES 8

TIME 2¾ hours, plus 8 hours thawing

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