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SE VUOI STUPIRE I TUOI OSPITI PREPARA QUESTA PASTA DELIZIOSA!🥣CONCHIGLIONI RIPIENI ricotta e spinaci

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Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Ricotta

Cultural Context

Stuffed shells, originating from Italy, are a beloved comfort food that showcases the versatility of pasta. Traditionally filled with a mixture of cheeses and greens, they represent the Italian tradition of using simple, fresh ingredients to create hearty meals. Today, stuffed shells are enjoyed worldwide, often customized with various fillings and sauces, making them a popular choice for family dinners and gatherings.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 onion
e.v.o. oil (extra virgin olive oil) to taste
400 grams tomato puree
salt to taste
fresh basil
300 grams frozen spinach
400 grams dried pasta shells (conchiglioni) or snails (lumaconi)
300 grams ricotta
100 grams grated cheese
nutmeg to taste
grated cheese to taste

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining texture.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone cheese is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana Padano is a more affordable cheese with similar flavor.

1

Preheat the static oven to 200°C (392°F).

2

Cook the dried pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

3

In a pan, heat e.v.o. oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

4

Add the frozen spinach and cook until heated through.

5

Stir in the tomato puree, salt, and fresh basil, and let simmer for a few minutes.

6

In a bowl, mix the ricotta with grated cheese and nutmeg.

7

Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the ricotta mixture.

8

Place the stuffed shells in a baking dish and cover with the tomato sauce mixture.

9

Sprinkle additional grated cheese on top.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Stuffed Pasta ShellsRicotta Spinach Shells
Local Name: Conchiglie Ripiene con Spinaci e Ricotta

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