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.
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Allison Elmore
allisonelmore@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the shells cook perfectly every time.
Zpsf Gaming
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Shari Hashibira
s_hashibira@gmail.comThis dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the feta and herb filling.
Bilal Naeem
n_b@hotmail.comThe combination of feta, herbs, and pasta was a bit too salty for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of feta next time.
Hassan jamali
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Kacy Swires
s_kacy@hotmail.frNot a fan of the feta and herb filling. I'll stick to my traditional ricotta filling next time.
Moiz Hussain
moiz-h@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. My guests raved about the dish.
Wilkenson Mompremier
mompremier@hotmail.frThe shells were a little overcooked, but the filling was delicious. I'll try it again with a shorter cooking time.
Ismail Ismail
ii@gmail.comAmazing flavor! 5/5 stars, will definitely make this again.