PIRATE PASTA ARRRGH!

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Grandpa loved pasta and pirates! He dreamed of sailing the cerulean seas of Pirate's Paradise -- the Caribbean. Sea shell shaped pasta transported us to this tropical place Grandpa passionately adored, creating a multitude of mealtime memories. I savored these shells, enthralled by his magical tales of tempestuous times past. He spoke like a true pirate! ARRRGH!

Provided by Party_Pirate

Categories     Caribbean

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
3 logs fresh goat cheese (11 ounces each) or 2 (15 ounce) cartons whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
zucchini, strips (Pirate Treasure X marks the spot!) (optional)
additional marinara sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain.
  • 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.
  • Fill each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. If channeling your inner pirate, make X's over the top using crisscrossed zucchini strips.
  • 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. Enjoy! Arrrgh!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.3, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 543.2, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 11.2

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