Baked Pasta Bash

Ingredients

• 1 lb conchiglie rigate (shells)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• ¼ lb shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated pecorino romano (reserve some for garnish)
• ½ cup fontina cheese, coarsely grated
• ¼ cup crumbled gorgonzola
• 2 tbsp ricotta cheese
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 basil leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup very thinly sliced (length wise) scallion (for garnish)
• 20 oz romaine lettuce (6 hearts, or two pre-washed bags)
• ½ medium avocado
• 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp basil, chopped
• 2-3 scallions, chopped
• ½ – ¾ cup olive oil
• ½ tsp salt (to taste)
• ¼ lb unsalted butter, room temp
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 (16 oz) can hershey’s chocolate syrup
• 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of brewed coffee to bring out the chocolate flavor and tone down the sweetness