shrimp-stuffed shells

Riverside, WY
Updated on Jan 30, 2012

Pasta and Shrimp need I say more!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method ---
yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons evoo
  • 1/2 cup chopped, shallots
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil
  • 1 pound medium peeled and deveined, andcoarsely chopped raw shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon potato starch
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/3 cup grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese

How To Make shrimp-stuffed shells

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400F: Cook pasta 7 minutes or until almost al dente, omitting salt and fat. Drain well.
  • Step 2
    Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese, milk and pepper; cook until cheese melts, stirring until smooth remove from heat. Stir in basil. Place shrimp in a bowl. Sprinkle with potato starch; toss well to coat. Add cream cheese mixture to shrimp; toss well.
  • Step 3
    Divide shrimp mixture evenly among pasta shells. Coat a 13x9 inch glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray; spread 1 cup marinara over bottom of dish. Arrange shells in prepared dish; top with remaining 2 cups marinara. Sprinkle shells evenly with Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese. Bake at 400F for 30 minutes or until shrimp is done.

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