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Pirate Pasta Shells

Name: Pirate Pasta Shells
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells; 3 logs (11 ounces each) fresh goat cheese or 2 cartons (15 ounces each) whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1 cup minced fresh basil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Zucchini strips, optional; Additional marinara sauce, optional

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6 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by kathy noll

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 15, 2022

Grandfather loved pirate stories and good pasta. When we make his stuffed shells, it reminds us of his favorite tropical places and adventures. —Kathy Noll, Laureldale, Pennsylvania

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Pirate Pasta Shells

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
3 logs (11 ounces each) fresh goat cheese or 2 cartons (15 ounces each) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Zucchini strips, optional
Additional marinara sauce, optional

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 425°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain.

2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix goat cheese, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic and salt. Spread 1-1/4 cups marinara sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
3
Fill each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. If desired, make X's over the top using crisscrossed zucchini strips.
4
Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, warm additional sauce and serve with shells.