Best 5 Pasta Shells With Herbs Recipes

PASTA SHELLS WITH FETA AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil, and add the onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper and sauté 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes. Simmer until the sauce is reduced to 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in the fresh basil.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 1/3 cups of the feta cheese, basil and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the eggs.
• Cook the shells in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spread 3/4 cup of sauce in the bottom of each of two 13×9-inch glass baking dishes. Fill 30 shells and divide between the dishes. Top with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining feta.
• Bake until the shells are heated through, about 40 minutes. Garnish with additional basil leaves.

PASTA WITH FRESH HERBS, LEMON AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large bowl or pasta bowl, combine the herbs, lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.
• When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. A few minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the water. When the pasta is just about al dente, remove a half cup of the cooking water and add to the bowl with the herbs. Drain the pasta and peas, toss with the herb mixture and the cheese, and serve.

PASTA SHELLS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine eggplant, artichoke hearts, oil, thyme, and rosemary. Toss to coat vegetables with oil and herbs. Arrange vegetables on prepared baking sheet and roast 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and tender, turning halfway through cooking. Remove vegetables from oven and set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and return to cooking pot. Stir in roasted vegetables and roasted red peppers.
• Whisk together chicken broth, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over pasta and toss to coat. Stir in basil. Spoon mixture into shallow bowls and sprinkle Parmesan over top.

THREE-CHEESE BEEF PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
• In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Pour 1 cup of the pasta sauce mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. In medium bowl, mix cheese spread, 1 cup of the Italian cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg and cooked beef. Spoon heaping tablespoon mixture into each shell. Arrange stuffed shells over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top, covering shells completely. Cover with foil.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese filling is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

PASTA SHELLS FILLED WITH FETA AND HERBS

Steps:

• For sauce:
• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add crushed red pepper and sauté 30 seconds. Add tomatoes. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in basil. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For filling:
• Combine ricotta, 1 1/3 cups feta, 1/2 cup chopped basil and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
• Cook shells in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly.
• Preheat oven 350°F. Spread 3/4 cup sauce over bottom of each of two 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dishes. Fill 30 shells and divide between dishes. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining feta. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool and refrigerate.) Bake shells until heated through, about 30 minutes. Garnish with basil sprigs.