Shrimp-Stuffed Pasta Shells

A touch of lemon zest and fresh garlic brightens up these shells stuffed with creamy ricotta and seafood, then simmered in marinara paste.

Recipe «Shrimp-Stuffed Pasta Shells» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author WomanWorld would need: 12 jumbo pasta shells, 8 oz. frozen cooked peeled and deveined extra-small or salad shrimp thawed, coarsely chopped, 1 c. ricotta cheese, 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 2 oz., 1 clove garlic finely chopped , 1 tsp. grated lemon zest, 1 1/2 c. marinara pasta sauce from 24-oz. jar, 2 tbsp. chopped chives .

Ingredients:

• 12 jumbo pasta shells 
• 8 oz. frozen cooked peeled and deveined extra-small or salad shrimp thawed, coarsely chopped 
• 1 c. ricotta cheese 
• 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 2 oz. 
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped 
• 1 tsp. grated lemon zest 
• 1 1/2 c. marinara pasta sauce from 24-oz. jar 
• 2 tbsp. chopped chives 

Instructions

1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain; reserve. 
2. In bowl, combine shrimp, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, zest and pepper. Evenly divide shrimp mixture among shells. 
3. Transfer sauce to pot; top with stuffed shells. 
4. Over medium-high heat, bring sauce to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook until shrimp filling is heated through, about 15 min. Serve sprinkled with chives.