Spicy Chorizo and Feta Stuffed Pasta Shells
An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 37 minutes
Serves: 6
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2x420g/14.82oz jars arrabbiata pasta sauce
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500g/1.1lbs conchiglioni or giant pasta shells
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500g/1.1lbs. chorizo sausage, cases removed
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250g/8.8ozs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, excess liquid squeezed out
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200g/7oz block feta cheese
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1 egg
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3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
Step 1 - Boil the pasta shells in plenty of salted, boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet says (around 7 minutes). Drain.
Step 2 - Preheat oven to 200c/400F/ Spread one jar of sauce across the base of a large baking dish. Line up the pasta open side up.
Step 3 - Blend the chorizo, spinach, feta cheese and egg together to produce a paste. Place this in a piping bag. Pipe the filling into the shell cavities. Pour the other jar of sauce over the shells and scatter with grated mozzarella on top. Bake for 25 minutes. Place under grill for 5 minutes to brown the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.