Dinner
Shrimp-Stuffed Pasta Shells
A touch of lemon zest and fresh garlic brightens up these shells stuffed with creamy ricotta and seafood, then simmered in marinara paste.
Yields
4 - 4 serving
Total Time
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Ingredients
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 8 oz. frozen cooked peeled and deveined extra-small or salad shrimp thawed, coarsely chopped
- 1 c. ricotta cheese
- 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 2 oz.
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 c. marinara pasta sauce from 24-oz. jar
- 2 tbsp. chopped chives
Instructions
Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain; reserve.
In bowl, combine shrimp, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, zest and pepper. Evenly divide shrimp mixture among shells.
Transfer sauce to pot; top with stuffed shells.
Over medium-high heat, bring sauce to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook until shrimp filling is heated through, about 15 min. Serve sprinkled with chives.