Shrimp-Stuffed Pasta Shells

Name: Shrimp-Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 - 4 serving
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 jumbo pasta shells; thawed, coarsely chopped; 1 c. ricotta cheese; 2 oz.; finely chopped; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; from 24-oz. jar; 2 tbsp. chopped chives

By Editorial Staff

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

40 min

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

15 min

Ingredients

12 jumbo pasta shells
thawed, coarsely chopped
1 c. ricotta cheese
2 oz.
finely chopped
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
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.

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