Directions. Soak the rice in a container that holds at least twice the volume of rice: Cover the rice with 2 to 3 inches of room-temperature water and soak for 6 to 24 hours. If you need to shorten the soaking time, soak the rice in warm (about 100 degree) water for 2 hours.
Quick Answer. Dry basil in an oven by washing the basil, drying it thoroughly in a salad spinner and placing the leaves in a single layer on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Place the basil in the top rack of the oven at the lowest temperature setting for up to four hours.
Cook until the sauce is lightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce a few minutes before it is done. Preheat the oven to 425Â° F. Stir the shells into the boiling salted water, and cook, semi-covered, stirring occasionally, until slightly firmer than al dente, about 7 minutes. Fish the shells out of the water with a large skimmer, and carefully lower them into a bowl of cold water.