Feta Stuffed Pasta Shells

These Feta Stuffed Pasta Shells are a delightful Greek-inspired appetizer or light main course. Large pasta shells are filled with a savory mixture of crumbled feta cheese, finely diced red peppers, black olives, and crunchy walnuts, seasoned with fresh parsley and dried oregano. The dish offers a perfect balance of salty, tangy, and nutty flavors with a satisfying texture contrast between the tender pasta and the crisp filling. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner, these stuffed shells are easy to assemble and cook quickly in the microwave or oven. They bring a burst of Mediterranean flavor to any table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Cooking Method: Microwave

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Appetisers, Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 48

Calories: 40

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Feta Stuffed Pasta Shells are a delightful Greek-inspired appetizer or light main course. Large pasta shells are filled with a savory mixture of crumbled feta cheese, finely diced red peppers, black olives, and crunchy walnuts, seasoned with fresh parsley and dried oregano. The dish offers a perfect balance of salty, tangy, and nutty flavors with a satisfying texture contrast between the tender pasta and the crisp filling. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner, these stuffed shells are easy to assemble and cook quickly in the microwave or oven. They bring a burst of Mediterranean flavor to any table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

48 pieces Large pasta shells
3/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup Red bell pepper, finely diced
12 pieces Black olives, pitted and finely chopped
1/4 cup Walnuts, finely chopped
2 teaspoon Fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano

Directions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells according to package directions until al dente.
2
Drain the shells and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process; drain well.
3
Arrange the cooled pasta shells on a large microwave-safe serving dish.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, diced red pepper, chopped black olives, chopped walnuts, parsley, and oregano.
5
Fill each pasta shell with approximately 1 teaspoon of the feta mixture.
6
Insert a toothpick into each stuffed shell to hold the filling in place.
7
Microwave the stuffed shells at Medium power (50%) for 4 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 48

Amount Per Serving
Calories 40kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 50mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 1.5g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: feta, stuffed, shells, pasta, greek, appetizer, vegetarian, olives, walnuts, red pepper, oregano, parsley, microwave, easy, party food, mediterranean, quick, cheese, snack, finger food

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Feta Stuffed Pasta Shells

Nutrition Facts