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Stuffed Shells (Conchiglioni Ripieni)

Jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta-spinach mixture and baked in tomato sauce.

60 minutes
Serves 2
Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the Shells: Cook the jumbo shells until just al dente, drain, and lay them out to cool.

  2. 2

    Make the Filling: Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, half the mozzarella, the Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Sauce the Dish: Spread a layer of tomato sauce across the bottom of a baking dish.

  4. 4

    Fill: Spoon the ricotta filling into each shell and nestle them in the dish.

  5. 5

    Top and Bake: Spoon more sauce over the shells, scatter the remaining mozzarella, cover with foil, and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25 minutes; uncover for the last 10 to brown.

  6. 6

    Serve: Rest 5 minutes, garnish with basil, and serve.

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