Description

This pasta meal is delicious and truly decadent. It would be a great meal for guests or a large family. It's made with Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, chicken, and jumbo pasta shells. Make your own homemade Alfredo sauce or use store bought, if you prefer.

Ingredients

• 20 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 1/2 t. garlic, minced
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, washed and cubed (shredded or cubed rotisserie chicken would work as well)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ½ - 1 t. Italian seasoning
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
• ½ c. Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 T. freshly parsley, chopped
• 2 c. Alfredo sauce:
• 8 T. butter
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 2 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Alfredo sauce:
2. Over medium-low heat, melt butter; pour in heavy cream; stir to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add in the Parmesan cheese in portions; stir to mix.
3. Cook shells until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain; gently rinse under cold water; set aside.