Cheese-Stuffed Baked Pasta Shells

Directions

1. 1

   9 ounces jumbo pasta shells --about 42 (not hardly-more like 24) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic -- minced 1 1/4

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil

3. 3

   Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions

4. 4

   Drain the pasta in a colander, rinse under cold running water, and set aside to drain again

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking

6. 6

   Add th onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the onion begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes

7. 7

   Add the tomato sauce, half of the basil, and the pepper, and bring to a boil

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 10 minutes