Form the mixture into four 2-inch balls and arrange them on a plate in a single layer.

Cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the pesto..

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the shells until just done, about 10 minutes.Drain and toss with the sauce.Put half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish and top with half the mozzarella and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan.

Repeat with the remaining pasta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.Bake until bubbling, about 15 minutes..

This recipe was first published in Food & Wine's 1998 cookbook,.

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James K. Yarborough., extension agent of agriculture and natural resources at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.