Pierogi Pasta Shells Recipes

PIEROGI PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
• Drain and rinse in cold water.
• Place mashed potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes, stirring once.
• Add the minced onion, onion powder and garlic powder.
• Stir in 1 cup of the cheese until blended.
• Stuff into shells.
• Place in ungreased 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

PIEROGI I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat together eggs, carton sour cream, and salt. Stir in flour and warm water. Add water until dough feels like velvet. Turn out onto a lightly floured board, and knead until smooth. Roll out to a 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out 3 1/2 inch circles with either the top of a glass or a biscuit cutter. Cover with waxed paper to prevent drying out if not filling immediately.
• Place 1 or 2 tablespoons filling on one side of a circle of dough. Fold over, and seal by pressing the edges with a fork. Repeat until ingredients are used.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Immerse pierogi. Cook until the dumplings float to the surface. (See Cook's Note for tips on freezing extra pierogies.)

STUFFED SHELL PIEROGIES

Steps:

• Cooks potatoes until soft, drain. Add cheese, salt & pepper and mash until smooth.
• Melt margarine or butter in large skillet. Add onions and cook 10 to 15 minutes until tender but NOT browned. Spread half the onions over the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish. (May take 2 pans)
• Stuff each shell with heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture, close edges.
• Arrange in single layer over onions, spread remaining onions on top (you can use two pans or freeze the pierogies for later use).
• Bake at 350 degrees uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

LAZY MAN'S PIEROGI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in onions, and cook until translucent. In a separate pan, saute the mushrooms in butter.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, onion, mushrooms, sauerkraut and condensed soup. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.