STUFFED SHELL PIEROGIES
This recipe was originally shared with me by a dear friend. So tasty as well as being an easy alternative to the traditional handmade Pierogies. While this is not difficult, it is a multi-step recipe. (1) cook pasta shells (2) potato preparation and cooking (3) potato mashing (4) onion slicing and cooking (5) stuffing pasta shells (6) layering onions and shells (7) baking. Cooking and preparation times are approximate.
Provided by LtlPhyl 2
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cooks potatoes until soft, drain. Add cheese, salt & pepper and mash until smooth.
- Melt margarine or butter in large skillet. Add onions and cook 10 to 15 minutes until tender but NOT browned. Spread half the onions over the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish. (May take 2 pans)
- Stuff each shell with heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture, close edges.
- Arrange in single layer over onions, spread remaining onions on top (you can use two pans or freeze the pierogies for later use).
- Bake at 350 degrees uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.5, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 484.7, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 17.4
THE BEST STUFFED SHELLS
Here's our upgrade on the Italian-American comfort food classic. We used three different cheeses to get the ultra-creamy filling just right. It really balances the tangy homemade tomato sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the marinara sauce: Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic has softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat, add the basil and dried oregano, partially cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes.
- Remove the basil sprig. If the sauce is still too chunky, mash the larger chunks of tomato with a potato masher. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
- For the shells and filling: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the dried pasta shells cook, stirring occasionally, until softened slightly but not cooked. (The pasta shells should flexible enough to be filled but remain very al dente; they will continue to cook during baking.) Drain, then run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain well again.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley and egg in a large bowl until well combined and uniform. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Transfer the filling to a large disposable pastry bag or large resealable plastic bag (or use a spoon for filling directly from the bowl).
- Spread 2 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Snip off the end of the pastry bag and squeeze the filling into the shells one at a time. Arrange the shells open-side up in a tight single layer in the baking dish as you fill them. Top with the remaining marinara sauce. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake the shells until the sauce is bubbling throughout and the filling is heated through, about 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil from the pan and continue to bake for 10 more minutes to reduce the sauce. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
PIEROGI PASTA SHELLS
Make and share this Pierogi Pasta Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 45m
Yield 8-9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Place mashed potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes, stirring once.
- Add the minced onion, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Stir in 1 cup of the cheese until blended.
- Stuff into shells.
- Place in ungreased 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 521.3, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 9.3
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