Name: Pirate Pasta Shells
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
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 -

Recipe information

Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Pirate Pasta Shells

1. 1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells -

2. 3 logs (11 ounces each) fresh goat cheese or 2 cartons (15 ounces each) whole-milk ricotta cheese -

3. 1 cup minced fresh basil -

4. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

5. 2 garlic cloves, minced -

6. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

7. 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce -

8. 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -

9. Zucchini strips, optional -

10. Additional marinara sauce, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Pirate Pasta Shells

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 425°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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.