Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Crab Basil and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Filling:
1 package crab meat (immitation ok)
8-12 fresh basil leaves
8-12 fresh spinach leaves
16 oz ricotta cheese
4 oz of any soft cheese (motz, havarti, etc.)

Add all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well blended

Sauce:
1 28 oz cans Tomato sauce
1 T Garlic powder
1 T Onion Powder
1 t Fresh grated nutmeg
1/4 c red wine

Also needed:
Large pasta shells
2 Cups shredded motzarella cheese


Mix together all ingredients in a bowl and set aside

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Par cook (almost done, still slightly firm) large pasta shells and place in bowl of cold water to stop cooking

Stuff crab mix into shells

place 1/4 of sauce in bottom of 13x9 pan

Place shells in pan on top of sauce

After all shells are filled and in pan, top with remaining sauce

bake in oven for 1o minutes then top with cheese and bake for 7 more

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