Pesto Stuffed Shells

Name: Pesto Stuffed Shells
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 20 large shells; 1 small cup of ricotta; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; Salt to taste

1
20 large shells
2
1 small cup of ricotta
3
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4
1/2 cup olive oil
5
1 clove garlic
6
4 tablespoons butter
7
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
8
Salt to taste

Ingredients

1
20 large shells
2
1 small cup of ricotta
3
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4
1/2 cup olive oil
5
1 clove garlic
6
4 tablespoons butter
7
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
8
Salt to taste

Directions

1
Cook the shells according to package instructions. Reserve
2
Wash the ricotta well
3
In a processor, blend the ricotta, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and garlic
4
Stuff the shells and arrange them in a buttered baking dish with some melted butter on top
5
Cut the remaining butter into small pieces and place it over each shell's filling
6
Sprinkle sweet paprika and bake at 180°C until golden brown
7
Serve immediately.