Prep: 25 min
Yeilds: 4 servings
Ingredients
12 uncooked jumbo shells
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces and lightly salted
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil or basil paste
1 egg
Alfredo Sauce
1/4 cup (2 ounces or 4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Have a small casserole dish ready.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shells according to package directions, about 14-15 minutes. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli. Drain and let cool.
While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the chicken and onion and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.
While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Slowly whisk in the cream then whisk in the cheese. Bring to a boil. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, basil, and egg. Add the chicken and cooked broccoli.
Spread 1/4 cup Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish. Stuff each shell with some of the ricotta mixture and place snug inside the dish. Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted on top.
ISSUE NUMBER 1 / January 2017
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Live by yourself or with just one other person? We've all been there. There is nothing harder than trying to cook for only two people! Why not try this pasta dish which an easily be expanded to feed more when visitors come over.