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Creamy Caprese Pasta Shells
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Make these Creamy Caprese Pasta Shells with red pasta sauce, cream, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and fresh basil. The perfect, easy weeknight meal!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Howell
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound shell pasta
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup red pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (can use the kind in the can)
  • 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 3 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
  1. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Add the shell pasta and salt. Boil pasta for about 10 minutes, until al-dente. Drain.

  2. In a separate large bowl, mix the pasta sauce, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.

  3. Add the drained pasta to the large bowl with the sauce and mix. Fold in the diced tomatoes.

  4. Pour into a lightly greased 9x9 baking dish.

  5. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.