Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells in Alfredo Sauce is a creamy, hearty, comforting, and appetizing dinner that is surely gonna be your favorite meal on the menu.
6OuncesFresh Baby Spinachwashed, rinsed, and patted with a paper towel
6OzRicotta Cheese
½TeaspoonGrated Nutmeg
3.5OzGrated Parmesan Cheeseapproximately 1 cup
Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepperto taste
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
3tablespoonButter
1tablespoonFlour
2ClovesMinced garlic
½CupWhole Milk
½CupHeavy Cream
4OzGrated Parmesan Cheeseapproximately 1 cup
Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepperto taste
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INSTRUCTIONS
Cook Shells until al dente
Cook Jumbo Pasta Shells until al dente as per package directions. Once it turns al dente, take it out in a bowl of cold water. This stops the cooking process immediately and prevents them from getting overcooked.
Cook Spinach
In a skillet heat some Olive Oil. As the oil shimmers, add chopped onions and stir for about 30-seconds on medium-low heat. Now add in minced garlic cloves and stir until slightly golden brown but not burnt.Now add in fresh baby spinach. Cook for 30-45 seconds and it will wilt. Cook for another 3-4 minutes on low heat until the spinach looks green but has reduced in quantity. Take it off the heat and keep it in a strainer. Place a bowl beneath the strainer. Strain the excess liquid in spinach using a spatula. Once you've drained the liquid completely place it in a medium-sized bowl.
Make Ricotta Mixture
Add ricotta cheese, grated Nutmeg, and grated Parmesan Cheese to Sauteed Spinach. Mix well using a spoon or a spatula. Transfer it to a piping bag to spoon it effectively. Snip the edge and make it ready for use.
Now pipe the filling in shells. Add some shredded or diced Mozzarella Cheese on each jumbo pasta shell.
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
In a skillet heat butter and add flour. Stir for 30-seconds and add minced garlic cloves. Stir for another minute until the garlic turns golden brown.
Once the Garlic turns light brown pour milk and heavy cream. Stir well on low heat until it turns smooth and creamy.Season with Salt and Freshly Cracked Black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Take it off the heat and add Grated Parmesan Cheese. Now again bring it back to heat and stir on low heat until cheese melts completely.
Baking the Shells
Preheat Your Oven to 350F OR 180C.Pour this Creamy Alfredo Sauce in an 8x8 inch baking tray or a casserole dish of your choice. Place your Spinach and Ricotta stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells on Alfredo Sauce. Bake this covered with an Aluminium foil for 15-20 minutes. Now remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese on top turns brown.
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Notes
If you're using Frozen Spinach, then thaw it overnight before use.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells in Alfredo Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 114mg38%
Sodium 922mg40%
Potassium 539mg15%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 5143IU103%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 811mg81%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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