Stuffed Shells

For some reason, the idea of stuffed shells always seemed difficult to me, though I had never made them. The first time I did..it was like "WHY haven t I done this before!" This is also a great receipe for leftovers..though you can certainly go buy the ingredients. Either way..its worth it.

NEED:
Large, uncooked pasta shells
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 cups diced, cooked , chicken
2 cups diced, cooked, brocolli ( only pre-cook for 1/2 the normal cooking time)
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup grated carrot
pepper
Canned pasta sauce---any you like.
16 oz. bag of shredded cheese--any type.

Cook pasta as directed...when done drain and set a side to cool enough to handle.
In large fry pan combine:
olive oil,chicken, brocolli, onion and carrot.
Heat over medium heat for five minutes stirring occasionally.
Add pepper to taste
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish
Carefully open a pasta shell...fill with a heaping spoonful of mixture and place in baking dish.
Repeat until all are filled. If you have any mixture left..simply sprinkle it over the shells.
Cover the shells with the pasta sauce, sprinkle with cheese.
Place in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

This is impressive, delicious and oh so simple.

Enjoy!