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Spicy zucchini and ricotta pasta shells

An easy one-tray bake the whole family will enjoy.
Spicy zucchini and ricotta pasta shells.
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Just four easy steps to warming pasta tray bake!

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Ingredients

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a shallow 2.5-litre ovenproof dish.

2.

Coarsely grate zucchini. Combine zucchini, ricotta, parmesan, pine nuts, egg yolks, garlic, lemon thyme and chilli in a medium bowl, season.

3.

Spread pasta sauce into dish, season. Spoon zucchini mixture into uncooked pasta shells, place shells in dish.

4.

Cover dish with foil, bake 30 mins. Uncover, bake a further 15 mins or until pasta is tender and cheese is browned lightly. Serve pasta shells sprinkled with extra lemon thyme leaves.

Cook’s tips

  • To remove garlic skins before crushing, place the cloves on a chopping board, then use the flat side of a heavy knife to press down firmly on each clove.
  • If your zucchini has a lot of moisture, place it into a sieve and press gently to remove excess.
  • Use a small spoon to scoop the ricotta mixture into the pasta shells.

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