shrimp-stuffed shells
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Pasta and Shrimp need I say more!
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yield
5 serving(s)
prep time
25 Min
cook time
1 Hr 10 Min
Ingredients For shrimp-stuffed shells
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4uncooked jumbo pasta shells
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1 1/2 tspevoo
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1/2 cchopped, shallots
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2 Tbspminced garlic
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1/2 c1/3 less fat cream cheese
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1/4 c2% milk
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1/4 tspground red pepper
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1/3 cfresh basil
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1 lbmedium peeled and deveined, andcoarsely chopped raw shrimp
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1 Tbsppotato starch
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3 cmarinara sauce
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1/3 cgrated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese
How To Make shrimp-stuffed shells
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1Preheat oven to 400F: Cook pasta 7 minutes or until almost al dente, omitting salt and fat. Drain well.
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2Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese, milk and pepper; cook until cheese melts, stirring until smooth remove from heat. Stir in basil. Place shrimp in a bowl. Sprinkle with potato starch; toss well to coat. Add cream cheese mixture to shrimp; toss well.
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3Divide shrimp mixture evenly among pasta shells. Coat a 13x9 inch glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray; spread 1 cup marinara over bottom of dish. Arrange shells in prepared dish; top with remaining 2 cups marinara. Sprinkle shells evenly with Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese. Bake at 400F for 30 minutes or until shrimp is done.
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