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MAIN DISHES- PASTA-
vegetarian:
Pasta Shells with Feta & Herbs
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Pasta
Shells Filled with Feta and Herbs |
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Terrific recipe
from Bon Appetit magazine, March 1993...
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SAUCE: |
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¼
cup |
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olive oil |
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1
medium |
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onion, chopped |
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2
cloves |
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garlic, minced |
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¼
tsp |
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dried crushed red pepper |
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Two
28oz. |
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cans
Italian plum tomatoes, chopped in
processor with juices |
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1
cup |
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chopped fresh basil
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FILLING: |
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Two
15oz. |
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containers ricotta cheese |
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14
oz |
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feta
cheese, divided |
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½
cup |
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chopped fresh basil |
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2
bunches |
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fresh chives, chopped |
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2
large |
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eggs
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PASTA: |
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12
oz |
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package jumbo pasta shells |
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To prepare
sauce: In large, heavy saucepan over medium
heat, heat oil, 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. |
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To prepare
filling: Combine ricotta, 1 1/3 cups feta, basil
and chives. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Mix in eggs. |
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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. |
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Preheat oven
to 350 degrees F. |
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Spread ¾ cup
of sauce in the bottom of each of two 13x9"
glass baking dishes. Fill 30 shells and divide
between the dishes. Top with remaining sauce and
sprinkle with remaining feta. |
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Bake until
shells are heated through, about 30 minutes.
Garnish with additional basil leaves. |
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Servings: 6 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*To save time on
cooking day, you may prepare the sauce a day in advance
and refrigerate. |
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**You may also
prepare the entire dish a day ahead, cover and
refrigerate until ready to bake.
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Ratings:
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again.
"It was great to be able to prepare this
early in the day and have it on hand and ready to bake. We used
canned tomatoes that were already chopped, rather than get out the
processor. The guests we served said they felt as if they were in
a 5 star restaurant!"
-Morristown, NJ
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again.
"Wonderful! That was the
general consensus around my dinner table the night I served this
flavorful dish!!"
-Blackwater, MO
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again.
"This was even better the
second day! My guest loved it. Tastes great with homemade bread."
-San Diego, CA
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