karee's pear & ricotta stuffed shells

(2 RATINGS)
35 Pinches
Hamilton, VA
Updated on Apr 30, 2010

everyone loved this even the kids. one of my best creations.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6

Ingredients

  • FILLING
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large ricotta cheese
  • 1 can pears
  • 1 tablespoon parsely flakes (more or less)
  • 1 box large shells
  • WHITE SAUCE
  • 2 cups fresh shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (or more, i used minced in the jar)
  • 1 tablespoon parsely flakes (more or less)

How To Make karee's pear & ricotta stuffed shells

  • Step 1
    Cook Box of large shells as directed
  • Step 2
    Drain most of the juice and crush the pears, mix in w the ricotta and mozzarella add a splash of the juice and parsley flakes to your liking.
  • Step 3
    stuff cooked shells w mixture Arrange in 13x9 pan
  • Step 4
    Melt the butter and sauté the garlic for a minute or so
  • Step 5
    Add the heavy cream and heat but not to a boil
  • Step 6
    Add parmesan cheese , wisk until it’s melted (4-5 min maybe longer)
  • Step 7
    Add parsley flaks Add salt and pepper if you like
  • Step 8
    Pour over stuffed shells cover w tinfoil Bake at 350 for 30 min or so.
  • Step 9
    you can use any alfrado sauce you like, i like mine rich so i use a really good parmesan cheese. we also held some sauce back to dip steamed shrimp in. it was awesome!

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian

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