Festive Christmas Stuffed Pasta
A delightful dish of creamy cheese and spinach stuffed into pasta shells, topped with warm marinara sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta shells or cannelloni
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Marinara sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, sautéed spinach, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed pasta in the dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the pasta; it should be al dente for the best texture. You can add herbs like oregano or thyme for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed pasta, holiday recipes, vegetarian pasta, Christmas dinner, family gatherings
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