Cheesy Shells With Tomatoes And Corn Recipes

CREAMY BEEF AND SHELLS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Set aside. Add onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in pasta, beef and heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cheese until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHEESY PASTA SHELL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine beef, onion, pepper, and sauce.
• Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
• In 9x13-inch baking dish pour 1/2 of the cooked shells.
• Add 1/2 of the sauce mixture.
• Layer with 6 slices of provolone.
• Add a layer of the sliced portabella.
• Cover mushrooms with sour cream.
• Add remaining shells.
• Add remaining sauce.
• Cover with mozzarella.
• Bake covered at 350°F for about 40 minutes.

TOMATO AND CORN CHEESY PASTRY BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper; cook until corn is tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat., Unfold puff pastry sheets. Using a floured 4-in. round cookie cutter, cut 4 circles in each sheet; place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Whisk together egg and water; brush over pastries. Spoon 2 tablespoons corn mixture onto each circle. Top with tomatoes and cheeses., Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with basil.