Squash and Cheese Stuffed Shells

My Mom had Stuffed Shells on the weekly rotation when I was growing up.

Squash and Cheese Stuffed Shells

Seems Ryan’s Mom had the same idea because he had stuffed shells a lot as a kid.  Anyone else out there have the same experience?  They weren’t bad, but I definitely got burned out on them.  So much so that it has been about 20 years since I last ate a stuffed shell.  But, this week changed, all that.  See how I tweaked the recipe, added flavor and lightened them up a bit.  Word to the wise, don’t skimp on the garlic!

Stuffed Shells Remade

As you can see in the video, I used a pre-made marinara sauce from my local grocery store.  But, if you’ve got a killer red sauce recipe, definitely use that.  The pasta shells are a blank canvas, and that’s the magic of stuffed shells.

I love the squash in these stuffed shells because it adds some crunch.  Too, it adds a little healthy boost, lightening up the original recipe.

Stuffed Shells

As for what to serve with it?  I say, keep it simple.  Just the pasta and a simple salad like My Family’s Caesar Salad recipe.

Hope you enjoy and happy eating!

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