Pirate Pasta Shells Recipe

By ezunich

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) Ragú® Old World Style® Marinara
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• Zucchini strips, optional
• Additional Ragú® Old World Style® Marinara, optional

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.
Yield: 12 servings.