Stuffed Pasta Shells with Shrimp Pate

Ingredients

1/2 pound large pasta shells
2 Tablespoons oil

1 green onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 pound shrimp meat
8 ounce cream cheese
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon heavy cream
Pinch cayenne
2 Tablespoons tomato paste

Parsley

Instructions

Cook shells until al dente. Drain and refresh with cold water. Pat dry. Toss with olive oil.

Chop green onion and garlic in food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.

Place pate in pastry bag fitted with large plain tip. Fill shells, garnish with parsley and spear with a toothpick.

NOTE: Do not make ahead and refrigerate. May stuff one hour ahead of time.
Appetizer