Ingredients- 1cup pasta sauce-3jumbo shells of three
colours(orange-white and green ) 2garlic cloves, minced,1 medium sweet onion,
diced,2 tsp extra virgin olive oil,2tbsps fresh basil leaves, chopped
finely,1/2cup finely chopped three colours bell peppers 1 cup grated cottage
cheese,1sp processed cheese, salt, or to taste, Freshly ground black pepper, to
taste,1 tbsp fresh lemon juice,1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional),Parmesan
cheese-(optional)
Method -Cook shells in a pot of boiling water until al dente, about
8-11 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Drain shells and set aside to cool.
Grease a casserole dish. I used 3shells but you’ll need to cook more than that
as some shells will break during the cooking process. Cook shells in a pot of
boiling water until al dente, about 8-11 minutes. Be careful not to overcook.
Drain shells and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 400F. In a large pan sauté
the garlic and onion in the oil for about 5 minutes. Add chopped three colours
bell peppers .Season with salt and pepper. Add in the chopped basil, and sauté
for another 2minutes.Add grated cheese. Stir in processed cheese ,salt, pepper,
lemon, all to taste. Over medium heat, cook for about 2-3minutes or until most
of the water cooks off. Spoon about ¾ cup of pasta sauce into the casserole
dish and spread around. Add about 2 tbsp of cheese mixture into each stuffed
shell and place shells on top of pasta sauce. Arrange first orange, then white
in the last green. Cover shells with the remaining pasta sauce and cheese.
Cover dish with tin foil and poke several air holes. Bake at 400F for about 10
minutes or until heated throughout. Sprinkle red chilli flakes and parmesan
cheese .Garnish with basil leaves Can serve with a basic green salad and garlic
bread.
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