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Stuffed Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Shells
The pasta to make on cozy nights when you're craving Italian...simple to make and so delicious!
👥 6 Servings👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●baking dish
- ●bowl
- ●blender
- ●food processor
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. 2. In a large baking dish, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, butter, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Bake ⏱️ 20-30 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to char and release their juices. 3. Using an immersion blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes until smooth. Add cream if needed and return the sauce to the baking dish.4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Boil the pasta until al dente according to package directions.5. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, provolone, and 1/2 cup pesto. 6. To assemble, spoon 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture into each shell, placing the filled shell into the baking dish full of sauce. Spoon the remaining pesto over the shells and add the mozzarella.7. Bake for ⏱️ 15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve with fresh basil. Enjoy!
garlic, smashed6 clovessalted butter6 tablespoonssalt, black pepper, and chili flakescup basil pesto3/4basil, for serving
Nutrition Facts
calories
787 kcal
serving Size
1 serving
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