Shells with Vodka Sauce Recipe

Name: Shells with Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1 box (16 Oz. Box) Mini Shell Pasta; 1 whole Sweet Onion; 1 whole Red Pepper; 1 whole Yellow Pepper; 1 whole Orange Pepper; 1/2 bags (6 Oz. Bag) Baby Spinach, Finely Chopped; 24 ounces, fluid Bertolli Brand Vodka Sauce; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; Feta Cheese, To Sprinkle On Top

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
1 box (16 Oz. Box) Mini Shell Pasta
1 whole Sweet Onion
1 whole Red Pepper
1 whole Yellow Pepper
1 whole Orange Pepper
1/2 bags (6 Oz. Bag) Baby Spinach, Finely Chopped
24 ounces, fluid Bertolli Brand Vodka Sauce
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper
Feta Cheese, To Sprinkle On Top

1
Place 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large sauce pan to heat on medium heat.
2
Boil water for pasta (add a little salt to the water to keep the pasta from sticking to the pot at the end).
3
Add pasta as soon as water boils.
4
Chop onion, all peppers and baby spinach.
5
Add onion and peppers to the sauce pan, place the lid on and let them cook down for a few minutes, until onions are translucent and peppers are soft.
6
Then add the spinach and let cook for a minute or two (fresh spinach will cook quickly).
7
Add the Bertolli vodka sauce to cooked veggies and let simmer a few minutes.
8
Drain cooked pasta and then add to sauce and veggie mixture.
9
Mix together well with the remaining tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and let simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to soak into the pasta.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Serve into bowls and sprinkle feta cheese over top to taste!
12
Note: Adding chicken or sausage would be a great addition to this dish to make it non-vegetarian.

236

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided, 1 box (16 Oz. Box) Mini Shell Pasta, 1 whole Sweet Onion, 1 whole Red Pepper, and more.

Yes, Shells with Vodka Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shells with Vodka Sauce

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