Ricotta Cheese Stuffed Shells

12 oz Jumbo Shells
24 oz  ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup fresh, (not the one in the green jar) Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 Tbsp dried parsley
3/4 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 cups spaghetti sauce (about 26-32 oz)

Cook shells according to package directions. Combine cheeses, eggs, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper thoroughly.
Preheat oven to 350° while filling shells.
In two, 13 x 9 x 2 baking dishes (or any equivalent available casseroles), spread 1/2 cup sauce in each. Fill each shell with a heaping tablespoon of cheese mixture. Layer filled shells into prepared baking dishes; spread remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil.
Bake 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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Penne Sausage Alfredo

Ingredients:
1 roll (16 oz) of Jimmy Dean's Regular Sausage
8 oz. penne pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground pepper
3/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
dash ground thyme
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Prepare penne according to directions on box. Drain and set aside.
Cook sausage over medium heat, breaking sausage up into small pieces until thoroughly cooked through. (approximately 10 minutes)
After sausage is no longer pink and has browned, reduce heat to medium and slowly add the cream and the 8 spices.Bring to an easy boil then reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese. After incorporated, toss in the penne and mix well.

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