PASTA SHELLS FILLED WITH FETA AND HERBS

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Vegetarian     Feta     Ricotta     Basil     Spring     Chive     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried 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 chive bunches, chopped
2 eggs
1 12-ounce package jumbo pasta shells
Fresh basil sprigs

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.

Sipho Mbatha
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Allison Elmore
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I'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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Meh.


Shari Hashibira
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the feta and herb filling.


Bilal Naeem
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The 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
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Not a fan of the feta and herb filling. I'll stick to my traditional ricotta filling next time.


Moiz Hussain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. My guests raved about the dish.


Wilkenson Mompremier
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The shells were a little overcooked, but the filling was delicious. I'll try it again with a shorter cooking time.


Ismail Ismail
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Amazing flavor! 5/5 stars, will definitely make this again.