Today, we make our way back to the beach for another kind seashell hunt. These stuffed little jewels have their own secret and certainly make my week! They also can be made ahead of time and frozen for a quick weeknight dinner! Enjoy!
Gear!
Jumbo GF Shell Pasta
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 clove garlic, chopped
5 oz. fresh spinach
8 oz. ricotta cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
4 oz. mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups red sauce
Quest!
Saute onions and garlic in a small amount of olive oil until translucent.
Add fresh spinach and salt and pepper to start the wilting process. Stir until fully wilted.
Add ricotta, cream. half the Parmesan, half the mozzarella, and egg to the mixture.
Stir mixture until it comes together into a cheese sauce.
Cook Jumbo shells according to the directions. Drain and let cool slightly before handling .
Using a small spoon, fill each shell and place in a greased 9 inch square foil pan.
Cover with your favorite red sauce.
Add the other half of the Parmesan and mozzarella. Stop right here is you wish to freeze for another day by letting everything cool, then wrap with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Label and freeze.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400 degrees F and bake from fresh for about 20-25 minutes - 45-50 minutes if frozen. Enjoy!
Mac n' Cheese has always been one of my favorite foods. It has been a little more of a challenge since being diagnosed with Celiac. The boxed stuff is okay, but I would like share with you this recipe. What does this have to do with the Legend of Zelda? Well let me tell you - there are cows in the LoZ; and where there are cows - there is cheese! We often overlook the cows in OoT and Majora's Mask as anything but give me milk, and I think we should celebrate them a little more!And the macaroni part is just delicious - so let's just go with it! Enjoy!
Gear!
2 cups GF Pasta - I am using Corn Ducks!
8 oz of Shredded Cheese - I an using a combination of various cheddar cheeses
2 T. Butter
2 T. Potato Starch
1/2 cup Milk
Salt and Pepper
1 cup frozen peas
Quest!
Follow the directions for you pasta. Boiling water and salting the water before adding the pasta.
While you are waiting for the pasta to cook, shred your cheese. Use block cheese - it melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
Drain your pasta in a colander and get started on the sauce.
In the pan you cooked the pasta in, melt the butter.
Add the potato starch and salt and pepper to taste. Cook together until the roux becomes a light brown color.
Add milk and allow it come to just before a boil.
Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until melted
Add frozen peas and stir to combine.
Fold in pasta and enjoy as a side or as a meal unto itself.
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About Us!
The Legend of Zelda is by far my favorite video game. You could say that I am obsessed. Even hearing music from the game (even if I am the one humming it) makes me want to go home and play. I also enjoy cooking but was diagnosed with Celiac in 2014. This blog has become a great way for me to try new things with my new eating habits along with sharing my love for the Legend of Zelda.
I hope you enjoy the blog and even try making some of my creations for you family and friends. Welcome to the Zelda Gourmet!! Enjoy!
BTW ... Sad as it may seem - I don't own the Legend of Zelda :(
Using a small spoon, fill each shell and place in a greased 9 inch square foil pan.
