Feta And Herb Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Feta And Herb Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper; 2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, chopped in processor with juices; 1 cup chopped fresh basil; Filling; 2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese; 14 ounces feta cheese, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 fresh chives, bunches chopped; 2 eggs; 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells; fresh basil sprig

Servings: persons

Sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, chopped in processor with juices
1 cup chopped fresh basil
Filling
2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
14 ounces feta cheese, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 fresh chives, bunches chopped
2 eggs
1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
fresh basil sprig

1
For sauce, heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and saute 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add crushed red pepper and saute 30 seconds.
5
Add tomatoes, simmer until sauce is reduced to 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Remove from heat and mix in basil.
7
For filling, combine ricotta, 1 1/3 cups feta, 1/2 cup chopped basil
8
and the chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
9
Cook shells in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water until cool.
10
Drain thoroughly.
11
Preheat oven 350u00b0F Spread 3/4 cup sauce over bottom of each of two 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dishes.
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Fill 30 shells and divide between dishes.Top with remaining sauce.
13
Sprinkle with remaining feta.
14
Bake shells until heated through, about 30 minutes.
15
Garnish with basil sprigs and serve on a nice platter.
16
Enjoy, lets see if you can have only 3 or 4.lol.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Feta And Herb Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Feta And Herb Stuffed Shells

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