FETA STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

FETA STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Amount/Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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48 Pasta shells -- large
3/4 cup Feta cheese -- crumbled
3/4 cup Red pepper -- finely diced
12 Olives -- black pitted and fi
1/4 cup Walnuts -- finely chopped
2 teaspoons Parsley -- fresh chopped
1/2 teaspoon Oregano -- dried

In pot of boiling water, cook pasta shells as directed on package (till
al dente). Rinse until cold water. Drain well, arrange shells on large
microwave safe serving dish. Set aside. In bowl, combine feta, red
pepper, olives, walnuts, parsley and oregano. Fill each pasta shells
with about 1 tsp of feta cheese mixture. Use toothpick to skewer each
shell.

Microwave stuffed shells at Medium (50%) for 4 to 5 minutes or till
heated through. MAKES: 48 appetizers

Fried Pasta Crisps

Fried Pasta Crisps

1/2 pound Any small filled pasta
Oil for frying
1/3 cup Parmesan
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne
Garlic salt

If pasta doesn't feel moist and supple, cover with boiling water and
let stand until softened, 5 minutes.

Drain. Spread soaked pasta on a 10x15" baking pan lined with paper
towels. Blot pasta gently and let dry 5 minutes. If pasta feels moist,
omit soaking and drying step. Meanwhile, place 1/3 of the pasta in a
skillet with heated oil. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden and
crisp, 2-3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and drain. Serve or keep
warm in a 200~ oven up to 30 minutes while frying remaining pasta. In a
bag, mix cheese, basil, cayenne, and garlic salt to taste. Add warm
pasta and shake to coat. Pour into bowl. Offer pasta with cocktail
sauce for dipping.

Makes 60-80 appetizers, 10-12 servings.