Shrimp-Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Shrimp-Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 8 ounces); 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped shallots; 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves); 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon potato starch; Cooking spray; 3 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's), divided; 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon potato starch
Cooking spray
3 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's), divided
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Cook pasta 7 minutes or until almost al dente, omitting salt and fat. Drain well.
3
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese, milk, and pepper; cook until cheese melts, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in basil. Place shrimp in a bowl. Sprinkle with potato starch; toss well to coat. Add cream cheese mixture to shrimp; toss well.
4
Divide shrimp mixture evenly among pasta shells. Coat a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray; spread 1 cup marinara over bottom of dish. Arrange shells in prepared dish; top with remaining 2 cups marinara. Sprinkle shells evenly with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Bake at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes or until shrimp is done.

2185

kcal

Calories

Fat

376

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 8 ounces), 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped shallots, 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves), and more.

Yes, Shrimp-Stuffed Shells falls under the Seafood 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.

Shrimp-Stuffed Shells

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