VEGGIE STUFFED SHELLS Recipe

Name: Veggie Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 25 oz. jar Sonoma Gourmet Kale Pesto White Cheddar Sauce; 20 large pasta shells; 15 ounces whole-milk ricotta; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1.5 cups frozen peas, defrosted; 1.5 cups chopped asparagus (3/4-inch pieces); 1/3 cup chopped mint; Zest of 1 large lemon; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 2/3 cup grated white cheddar cheese, divided

June 07, 2020

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Kale Pesto White Cheddar Sauce: These veggie stuffed shells are simple, family-friendly, and low key addictive. Careful now. Makes 4 to 6 Servings.

Ingredients:

1 25 oz. jar Sonoma Gourmet Kale Pesto White Cheddar Sauce
20 large pasta shells
15 ounces whole-milk ricotta
2 scallions, finely chopped
1.5 cups frozen peas, defrosted
1.5 cups chopped asparagus (3/4-inch pieces)
1/3 cup chopped mint
Zest of 1 large lemon
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup grated white cheddar cheese, divided

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook the shells in a large pot of boiling, salted water per package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Spread 1/2 the jar of Kale Pesto Sauce in the bottom of a 9” x 13” broiler-safe baking dish.
Combine the ricotta, scallions, peas, asparagus, parsley, mint, lemon zest, 1/3 cup white cheddar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Fill 16 cooked shells with ricotta mixture and place in the sauce-lined dish (the other 4 shells are backups in case some break when filling).
Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the shells and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheddar.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Uncover, switch oven to broil, and cook until the cheese begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.