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Roasted Carrot-Stuffed Shells

Sweet, roasted carrots take the place of traditional tomatoes in this surprising, yet delicious pasta dish.

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup Markon First Crop Carrots, roasted and pureed

1 Tbsp. Ready-Set-Serve Peeled Garlic, minced

1 cup Ready-Set-Serve Shredded Kale, lightly sauteed

15 oz. part-skim Ricotta cheese

1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

1 tsp. zest of Markon First Crop Lemons

1 large egg

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

12 large pasta shells, boiled and drained

Instructions: 

Combine carrots, garlic, kale, Ricotta, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. In a large baking dish, fill each shell with equal portions of mixture. Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Three shells per portion.