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Pirate Pasta Shells

Name: Pirate Pasta Shells
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells; 3 logs (11 ounces each) fresh goat cheese or 2 cartons (15 ounces each) whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1 cup minced fresh basil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Zucchini strips, optional; Additional marinara sauce, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings

Grandfather loved pirate stories and good pasta. When we make his stuffed shells, it reminds us of his favorite tropical places and adventures. —Kathy Noll, Laureldale, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
3 logs (11 ounces each) fresh goat cheese or 2 cartons (15 ounces each) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Zucchini strips, optional
Additional marinara sauce, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix goat cheese, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic and salt. Spread 1-1/4 cups marinara sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Fill each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. If desired, make X's over the top using crisscrossed zucchini strips.
Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, warm additional sauce and serve with shells.

Nutrition Facts

3 stuffed shells: 305 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 762mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.

Pirate Pasta Shells

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