diff --git a/Cheesy Stuffed Shells.cook b/Cheesy Stuffed Shells.cook deleted file mode 100644 index 39528d963dd3303ab30348dd9ba58287f8f3e866..0000000000000000000000000000000000000000 --- a/Cheesy Stuffed Shells.cook +++ /dev/null @@ -1,33 +0,0 @@ -Make the @Ricotta{} (See other recipe) - -Cook the Pasta \ -Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. \ -Add the @jumbo shells{12%oz} and cook for about ~{6%minutes}, until almost al dente. \ -Drain and toss gently with olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside. - -Prepare the Prosciutto and Spinach Filling \ -Stack @prosciutto{5.5%oz}, slice it into strips, then finely mince into small pieces.\ -Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the minced prosciutto and fry for ~{90%seconds}, being careful not to crisp it. \ -Add @minced garlic{3%cloves} and cook for another minute. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about ~{2%minutes}. \ -Transfer to a cutting board, chop finely, and squeeze out any excess moisture with a towel. \ - -Make the Spicy Marinara \ -Wipe out the Dutch oven. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then @grated onion{1%small} and @minced garlic{3%cloves}. Add a pinch of salt and sweat the mixture for ~{5%minutes}. \ -Stir in @chili flakes{1%tbsp} and fry for ~{3%minutes}. \ -Add @tomato paste{5%tbsp} and cook for ~{1%minute} until it deepens in color. \ -Pour in @crushed tomatoes{1%can}, @salt{1%tsp}, @sugar{1.5%tbsp}, and a splash of water. Simmer for ~{5%minutes}, then stir in @chiffonade basil{.25%cup}. Taste and adjust seasoning. - -Make the Ricotta Filling \ -In a medium bowl, combine the drained homemade ricotta, the prosciutto-spinach mixture, @heavy cream{.5%cup}, @shredded mozzarella{.75%cup}, @grated parmesan{.75%cup}, about 20 cranks of black pepper, and @egg{1%large}. Stir until well combined. - -Stuff the Shells \ -Preheat the oven to 425°F/220C. \ -Fill each shell with about 2-3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture, tucking the cheese inside using your fingers or a spoon. \ -Nestle the stuffed shells in the sauce (I just do this in my dutch oven, but you can transfer to a baking dish if needed), arranging 18-22 shells in a crown pattern, making sure they are at least halfway submerged. - -Bake the Shells \ -Sprinkle a generous amount of grated parmesan over the shells. Cover the dish with a lid and bake for ~{15%minutes}. \ -Remove the lid and bake uncovered for another ~{15%minutes} to allow the cheese to brown and the sauce to thicken slightly. - -Finish and Serve \ -Top with additional grated parmesan. Scoop out 3-4 shells per serving, top with more grated parmesan, and drizzle with a bit of spicy finishing olive oil.