Stuffed Shells - phrits.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 pound parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated
• 24 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 3 pounds frozen spinach, cooked and squeezed dry (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 24 ounces (2 boxes) jumbo pasta shells
• 2 to 4 batches of tomato sauce