Medium Shell Pasta Recipes

MEDIUM SHELL PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, BASIL & PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO CHEESE | BARILLA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• In a large skillet, cook onion in olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
• Add tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes until blistered.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions, drain and toss with sauce and ½ cup pasta cooking water.
• Remove from heat and add basil and cheese.
• Stir to combine and serve.

BAKED SHELLS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water, add the shells and cook for 2 to 3 minutes less than the package directions. Heads up: Remove and reserve 1 cup of cooking water just before draining.
• Meanwhile, heat a medium-sized pot or high-sided skillet over medium heat with the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the spinach, pulling it apart as you add it, and season with a little freshly grated nutmeg and salt, and pepper, to taste. When the spinach mixture is warmed through, transfer it to a small dish and reserve. Return the pot to the heat, add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the tomatoes and break them up with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, add the basil leaves, and cook to thicken the sauce, about 7 to 8 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Drain the pasta and return it to the hot pot. To the pasta, add the spinach, reserved pasta cooking water, ricotta cheese, and half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Adjust the salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer it to a baking dish. Top the pasta mixture with the tomato sauce, mozzarella, and remaining Parmigiano. Bake until the cheeses are melted and bubbly, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the shells from the oven and serve.

STOVETOP BEEF AND SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 10-15 minutes., Stir in pasta; heat through.

ITALIAN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add to beef mixture and gently stir in sliced plum tomatoes. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

CREAMY BEEF PASTA SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiled salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef, stir, and cook until browned, approx. 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Without cleaning the skillet, add the onion and the garlic, stirring frequently until cooked.
• Add all seasonings to the pan and stir until fragrant. Then, add the flour and whisk for a minute until browned.
• Gradually whisk in beef stock, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer. Stir occasionally until the mixture reduces and has slightly thickened.
• Stir in the pasta, beef and heavy cream until heated through. Then, stir in cheese until fully melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

GREEK PASTA SHELLS SALAD

Steps:

• Gradually add pasta shells to 4 quarts rapidly boiling water. If desired, add salt. Boil 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In large bowl combine pasta shells and all other ingredients and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly.