Best Shells With Broccoli Tomato Sauce Recipes

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BAKED BROCCOLI-AND-ARTICHOKE SHELLS



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When it comes to pairing up with artichokes, why should spinach get to have all of the fun? In this weeknight-friendly pasta bake, broccoli is the green machine responsible for adding that extra boost of vitamin C and fiber. But truth be told, it's the creamy cheddar cheese sauce and smoky bacon folded in before baking that makes this dish an all-around crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces medium pasta shells
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces broccoli, stalks peeled and sliced, florets separated
1/2 cup panko
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
3 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup grated sharp white cheddar
1 can (14 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes more; drain. Combine panko and 2 tablespoons Parmigiano.
  • In a saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Add butter to pan; melt. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer; cook, whisking, until thickened slightly, about 4 minutes. Stir in remaining Parmigiano, cheddar, artichokes, broccoli, pasta, and bacon; season to taste.
  • Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with panko mixture. Bake until golden and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

STUFFED VEGETARIAN SHELLS



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When my aunt first told me about these shells, they sounded like a lot of work-but the recipe whips up in no time. Sometimes I add a little cooked bacon to the ricotta filling. -Amelia Hopkin, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, broccoli, mozzarella, egg whites and seasonings. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., Spread half the spaghetti sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stuff pasta shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over spaghetti sauce. Pour remaining sauce over pasta shells. , Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHELLS WITH BROCCOLI RABE & PANCETTA



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe (1 to 2 bunches)
1 pound large pasta shells, such as Barilla
Good olive oil
1/2 pound pancetta, 1/4-inch diced (see Cook's Note)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 to 10 ounces fresh ricotta, store-bought or homemade
Freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large (11 by 5 1/2-inch) pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Remove and discard the bottom third of the broccoli rabe and slice the rest crosswise in 2-inch pieces. When the water boils, cook the broccoli rabe for 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender. With a wire skimmer or tongs, lift the broccoli rabe (don't drain the pot!) into a large bowl and set aside. Bring the water back to a boil, add the shells, and cook al dente according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the pasta, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (12-inch) sauté pan, add the pancetta, and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is browned. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the broccoli rabe and red pepper flakes and toss well. Add the cooked shells, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and toss. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes, until all the ingredients are heated through, adding enough of the reserved cooking water so the pasta isn't dry. Serve hot in large shallow bowls with a large dollop of ricotta and drizzled with olive oil, and with grated Parmesan on the side.

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