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Feta and Herb Stuffed Shells Recipe

Feta and Herb Stuffed Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp dry crushed red pepper
2 (28 oz) cans italian plum tomatoes , chopped in processor with juices
1 cup chopped fresh basil
2 (15 oz) containers ricotta cheese
14 oz feta cheese, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 fresh chives, bunches chopped
2 eggs
1 (12 oz) package jumbo pasta shells
fresh basil sprig

Directions:

For sauce, heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion and saute 5 minutes.
Add garlic and saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
Add crushed red pepper and saute 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.
For filling, combine ricotta, 1 1/3 cups feta, 1/2 cup chopped basil
And the chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
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.
Preheat oven 350°F Spread 3/4 cup sauce over bottom of each of two 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dishes.
Fill 30 shells and divide between dishes.Top with remaining sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining feta.
Bake shells until heated through, about 30 minutes.
Garnish with basil sprigs and serve on a nice platter.
Enjoy, lets see if you can have only 3 or 4.lol.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	312.66 Kcal (1309 kJ)
Calories from fat	234.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.03g	40%
Cholesterol	119.82mg	40%
Sodium	768.9mg	32%
Potassium	143.46mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.81g	2%
Sugars	3.68g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	2%
Protein	12.96g	26%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	7%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	371.8mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	224.52 Kcal (940 kJ)
Calories from fat	168.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.69g	40%
Cholesterol	86.04mg	40%
Sodium	552.16mg	32%
Potassium	103.02mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.89g	2%
Sugars	2.64g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	2%
Protein	9.31g	26%
Vitamin C	3mg	7%
Iron	0.9mg	7%
Calcium	267mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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