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Creamy Mascarpone Stuffed Pasta Shells

Creamy Mascarpone Stuffed Pasta Shells: Stunning 20-Minute Comfort Italian Dinner


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 30 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 4 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring large jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich filling of Italian mascarpone cheese grated mozzarella pressed garlic mixed herbs and lemon zest baked over a bed of tomato passata.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 175 g large pasta shells.

  • 250 g mascarpone cheese.

  • 60 g grated mozzarella.

  • 400 g tomato passata.

  • 2 cloves garlic pressed.

  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs.

  • 1 tsp lemon zest.

  • 2 tsp grated Parmesan.

  • Salt and black pepper to taste.


Instructions

  • Grease a ceramic baking dish lightly with vegetable oil fat and preheat your kitchen oven unit to 180°C (350°F).

  • Boil the large jumbo wheat shells inside a large pot of salted water until al dente then drain through a colander pan.

  • Mix the thick mascarpone cheese grated mozzarella pressed garlic pulp mixed herbs lemon zest salt and black pepper inside a bowl until creamy.

  • Pour 400 grams of smooth tomato passata directly across the bottom floor of the baking dish spreading it into an even layer.

  • Spoon the cheese mixture into each par-boiled shell placing the pockets tightly inside the dish before scattering Parmesan to bake for 25 minutes.

Notes

  • Piping the cheese paste into the noodle cavities using a plastic bag tool is the secret to a professional-grade neat layout for this Creamy Mascarpone Stuffed Pasta Shells.

  • Carbohydrate-heavy wheat shells provide a sophisticated and energy-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

  • This simple one-pan baked casserole dinner is naturally pork-free and wine-free for rapid weeknight family comfort.

  • Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 20 mins.
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course.
  • Method: Oven Baking.
  • Cuisine: Traditional Southern Italian.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Creamy Mascarpone Stuffed Pasta Shells
  • Calories: ~ 410 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 5 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 310 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 24 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 14 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 38 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 3 g.
  • Protein: ~ 14 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 60 mg.

Keywords: Creamy Mascarpone Stuffed Pasta Shells, Stuffed Jumbo Shell Noodles, Stunning One Pan Recipes, Baked Italian Casseroles, Butter Parmesan Pastas, New York Recipe.