Italian Recipe - Shrimp Scampi Stuffed Shells

This Italian recipe is mouth watering ricotta cheese stuffed shells covered in shrimp scampi sauce and finally, topped with mozzarella cheese.  Although it seems like many different types of cheeses mixed together, its actually incredibly tasty.

Ingredients

1 package of frozen stuffed shells (approximately 8 shells) 

1/2 of medium shrimp (fresh or frozen is fine) 

1/2 cup butter 

1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth 

4 tbsp lemon juice 

1-2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce 

1/4 cup chopped white onions 

3 tbsp minced garlic cloves

 1 tsp parsley 

1 tsp onion powder 

salt and pepper to taste 

Italian Cooking 

1. Over medium heat combine butter, white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onions, garlic cloves, parsley, onion powder and salt/pepper to taste. 
   
2. Continue heating medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and clear. (about 12 minutes.) 
   
3. Lower heat back to medium and combine shrimp into pan. 
   
4. Simmer over medium heat approximately 5-10 minutes or until shrimp are done. 
   
5. In a greased, baking dish place frozen shells. 
   
6. Pour shrimp scampi sauce from pan over frozen shells. 
   
7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes on 375 degrees.
   
8. Remove foil from pan and sprinkle shells with shredded mozzarella cheese.
   
9. Bake an additional 15 minutes, uncovered, until dish is bubbling hot and cheese is melted.
   

This Italian recipe is served with garlic bread and any other side you would normally put with a pasta dish.  Try a Chanti wine selection to make this the perfect dish for a romantic evening.