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Tuscan Stuffed Shells

Tuscan Stuffed Shells: Stunning 25-Minute Creamy Baked Dinner


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 25 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 4 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich five-cheese mixture of ricotta cream cheese mozzarella parmesan and romano baked in a creamy garlic sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce.


Ingredients

    • Boil the jumbo pasta shells inside a large pot of salted water for 4 minutes until very al dente then drain and cool.

    • Combine the ricotta softened cream cheese half-cup mozzarella half-cup parmesan romano minced garlic and basil in a bowl until smooth.

    • Stuff the smooth five-cheese paste carefully into each cooled pasta shell cavity using a spoon or piping bag.

    • Melt butter inside a skillet then sauté onions for 5 minutes before adding garlic sun-dried tomatoes flour broth heavy cream and spinach.

    • Spread a cup of sauce inside a baking dish arrange the shells pour over the remaining cream top with mozzarella and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes then broil.


Instructions

  • 6 oz jumbo pasta shells.

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese.

  • 6 oz cream cheese.

  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella.

  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan.

  • 1/2 cup grated romano.

  • 1 cup heavy cream.

  • 1 cup chicken broth.

  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes.

  • 1 cup baby spinach.

  • 1 cup diced onion.

  • 2 tbsp butter.

  • 1/4 cup flour.

  • 3 cloves garlic.

Notes

    • Boiling the pasta shells for only 4 minutes is the secret to a firm structural shell that doesn’t collapse for these Tuscan Stuffed Shells.

    • Protein-heavy dairy curds provide a sophisticated and calcium-heavy foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

    • This baked dinner dish is naturally pork-free and wine-free for elegant winter family gatherings.

  • Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 15 mins.
  • Category: Main Course.
  • Method: Double-Baking/Skillet.
  • Cuisine: Modern Italian-American.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: : 5 large stuffed shells with sauce.
  • Calories: ~ 640 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 4 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 680 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 44 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 26 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 18 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 38 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 3 g.
  • Protein: ~24 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 135 mg.

Keywords: Tuscan Stuffed Shells, Creamy Five-Cheese Pasta, Stunning Baked Recipes, Sun-Dried Tomato Creams, Baked Jumbo Shells, New York Recipe.