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      Title: Pirate Pasta Shells
 Categories: Pasta, Cheese, Herbs, Saucers
      Yield: 12 servings
 
     12 oz Jumbo pasta shells
     33 oz Fresh goat cheese (3 logs) -OR-
     30 oz Ricotta cheese
      1 c  Fresh basil; minced
    1/2 c  Parmesan cheese; grated
      2 cl Garlic; minced
    1/2 ts Salt
     24 oz Jar marinara sauce
      1 c  Mozzarella cheese; shredded
           Zucchini strips (optional)
           Additional marinara sauce
           - (optional)
 
  Set oven @ 425°F/218°C.
  
  Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente;
  drain.
  
  Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix goat cheese, basil, Parmesan
  cheese, garlic, and salt. Spread 1-1/4 cups marinara sauce into a
  greased 13x9" baking dish.
  
  Fill each shell with 1 tb cheese mixture (rounded); arrange over
  sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella
  cheese. If desired, make X's over the top using crisscrossed
  zucchini strips.
  
  Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or
  until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, warm
  additional sauce and serve with shells.
  
  Recipe by Kathy Noll, Laureldale, Pennsylvania
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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