Pasta Shells With Marinara Or Butter Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Cook Pasta

   In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and pasta shells. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   Drain and Rinse

   Once cooked, drain the pasta shells and rinse under cold water briefly to stop the cooking process.

3. 3

   Prepare Sauce

   In a separate saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warmed through. If using butter, melt butter in a pan over low heat.

4. 4

   Combine

   You can choose to serve the pasta with marinara sauce or melted butter. If using marinara, toss the drained pasta shells in the sauce until well coated. If using butter, drizzle over the pasta and toss gently.

5. 5

   Serve

   Plate the pasta shells and season with black pepper, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.