Pan Seared Shrimp and Bacon 3 Cheese Truffles #Ragu

Submitted by Rozanne J.

"Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. This dish combines the creamy tastes and textures of cream cheese, goat and feta cheeses with crispy bacon and succulent shrimp breaded and sauteed in a delicious basil-garlic olive oil atop baby pasta and Old World Ragu to create an explosion of happiness in your mouth!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 12 balls
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup goat cheese
• 1⁄2 cup bacon, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup feta cheese
• 1 cup cooked chopped shrimp
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 (15 ounce) jar Ragú® Pasta Sauce (old world marinara sauce)
• 3 eggs
• 1⁄4 cup basil-garlic olive oil
• 3 cups pasta (I used angel hair)
• 1⁄2 cup arugula

directions

1. Bring enough water to a boil to cook pasta.
2. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, goat cheese, feta cheese, chopped shrimp, and chopped bacon. Foam into small balls.
3. Roll in bread crumbs.
4. In a small bowl, whisk eggs together.
5. Dip breaded balls into eggs and then back into the bread crumbs.
6. Using a large skillet, heat the basil-garlic oil and then place breaded balls into skillet and cook on medium to low heat turning often until golden all around.
7. Once pasta in fully cooked, drain and then add warm Old World Ragu Sauce to the pasta and place breaded balls on top of the sauce. Top with fresh arugula and enjoy!

Reviews

[djandme]

I needed an idea for our next football get together...this is amazing, what a flavor punch!

 

[Lidia H.]

Looks yummy!!

 

[Anonymous]

Delicious!! My whole family devoured and raved about this recipe. It made the house smell incredible and the kids even helped form the balls and do the egg dipping and bread crumb rolling. Will definitely make again

 

[Lise O.]

Sounds and looks delicious!