Marinated Stuffed Shells With Scallops or Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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The shells are cooked then marinated for added flavor then stuffed and baked. Times include marinating. Ingredients:
12 pasta shells |
1 cup tomato sauce |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1/2 cup water (the hot pasta water) |
1 1/2 cups bay scallops or 1 1/2 cups baby shrimp, raw |
1 cup cottage cheese |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
1/4 cup breadcrumbs |
salt, to taste |
pepper, to taste |
mozzarella cheese, grated, to taste |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. In medium bowl combine the tomato sauce and vinegar. When the pasta is finished cooking remove from the water with tongs or a spoon and put the bowl. Also, add the hot water. Let marinate at room temp for 20 minutes.
3. In the same pot steam the shrimp or scallops for 3-5minutes. Drain and cool in the fridge until pasta is done marinating.
4. In a small bowl stir the cheeses, bread crumbs and salt and pepper. Fold in the shrimp or scallops.
5. Stuff the marinated shells with the mixture and place in an 8x8 baking dish.( This can be a little messy, but I hold the shells in one hand and spoon the filling in with the other to keep one hand clean at all times).
6. Top with the tomato marinade and as much mozzarella as you prefer.
7. Bake at 350 F for about 20 minutes or until cheese is nice and melted.
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