Best 7 Stuffed Shells With Crispy Pancetta And Spinach Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the richness of pancetta, the vibrant color of spinach, and the comforting texture of pasta shells? Look no further than stuffed shells with crispy pancetta and spinach. This tantalizing recipe is guaranteed to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Featuring a combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit. Let's explore the culinary journey of preparing stuffed shells with crispy pancetta and spinach, a recipe that promises satisfaction with every bite.

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STUFFED SHELLS III



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This recipe is a hit wherever you go. It is a very rich and cheesy meal and looks like a deep-dish pizza when done. I altered what I was originally given because I did not like cottage cheese and added other ingredients that I thought it deserved.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
2 eggs, beaten
1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper until well combined. Stuff cooked shells with ricotta mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together pasta sauce, mushrooms and reserved mozzarella and Parmesan. Pour over stuffed shells.
  • Bake in preheated oven 45 to 60 minutes, until edges are bubbly and shells are slightly set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 115.6 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1544.2 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

SPINACH AND CHEESE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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Magnificent jumbo pasta shells stuffed to bursting with cheesy spinach filling.

Provided by KITKATY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

32 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fennel seed
2 teaspoons dried basil
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
3 ½ cups spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, gently place pasta shells in boiling water; bring water back to boil. Cook until noodles are just tender; drain well.
  • Squeeze spinach dry. Combine spinach, ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, fennel, basil and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Fill each pasta shell with the spinach cheese mixture. Arrange the shells, filling side up in the baking dish. Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top of the shells.
  • Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven until heated through; about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.9 calories, Carbohydrate 94.9 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1004 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

STUFFED SHELLS WITH CRISPY PANCETTA AND SPINACH



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i love the asiago cream sauce! you could also use a red sauce. if pancetta is hard to find or you're on a budget, use bacon!! another giada recipe! i tweaked it quite a bit.

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

0.5 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells (about 16 shells)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 lb thick-cut pancetta, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
5 ounces chopped spinach (frozen, thawed and drained)
1/4 cup minced red onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 ounces ricotta cheese
1 cup grated asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cream
2 cups grated asiago cheese, plus 1/4 cup
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the shells: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and allow to cool before stuffing.
  • Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove the pancetta from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the spinach, onion, garlic, parsley, ricotta cheese, asiago cheese, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
  • Stuff the shells with about 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture each and place the stuffed shells in a large, buttered baking dish.
  • For the sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Turn the heat to very low and add the 2 cups asiago cheese, parsley, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is dissolved.
  • Pour the sauce over the shells. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup asiago cheese.
  • Bake, covered, until golden on top, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

SHELLS WITH CRISPY PANCETTA AND SPINACH



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12-ounce) package jumbo shells pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound thick-cut pancetta, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 pounds frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta
1 cup grated asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cream
2 cups grated asiago cheese, plus 1/4 cup
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the shells:
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove the pancetta from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a large bowl. Add the spinach, ricotta cheese, asiago cheese, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Stuff the shells with about 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture each and place the stuffed shells in a large, buttered baking dish.
  • For the sauce:
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to very low and add the 2 cups asiago cheese, parsley, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is dissolved. Pour the sauce over the shells. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup asiago cheese. Bake until golden on top, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

SPINACH-RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese and baked in tomato sauce is a comforting classic. For this version, add in loads of cooked greens to the filling to add a fresh and colorful vegetable component, without skimping on the oozy cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 28-ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes, plus more for topping
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt
9 ounces jumbo pasta shells (30 to 34 shells)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 8-ounce bag fresh spinach
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 large egg, beaten
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes; season with salt. (You should have about 4 heaping cups of sauce.)
  • Make the stuffed shells: Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook as the label directs for baking, about 9 minutes. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Spread out on a baking sheet.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook, tossing occasionally, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a large plate lined with a kitchen towel. Squeeze to remove any excess liquid, then finely chop.
  • Put the spinach in a large bowl and add the ricotta, mozzarella, parsley, Parmesan, lemon zest, beaten egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir until combined.
  • To assemble, spread about half of the sauce in the bottom of a 10-by-14-inch baking dish. Evenly fill the shells with the spinach-ricotta mixture using a spoon, or pipe it in using a pastry bag. Arrange the shells side by side, open-side up, in the baking dish on top of the sauce, then top with the remaining sauce.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake until heated through and the sauce is simmering around the edges, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until any shells or cheese poking through the sauce are lightly browned in spots, about 10 more minutes. Let sit 10 minutes. Top with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes.

STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Stuffed with a garlicky spinach-ricotta-Parmesan mixture, dressed with bright marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, and baked to golden, melty perfection, these shells are worth staying in for.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling
1 package jumbo shell
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, packed
1 container ricotta cheese
10 large eggs
1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups marinara sauce, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the jumbo shells and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the jumbo shells through a colander.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted down, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the spinach cool to room temperature, then roughly chop on a cutting board.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta and egg. Add the chopped spinach, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, the black pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
  • Fill the jumbo shells with the ricotta mixture.
  • Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread 2 cups of marinara on the bottom of the pan.
  • Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the marinara sauce. Spread the remaining 1 cup of marinara over the shells and top with the mozzarella.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan and continue baking until the cheese has melted and is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with the basil and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SHELLS WITH CRISPY PANCETTA AND SPINACH - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS



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LOVE Giada De Laurentiis . . . this is one of her great recipes. LOTS of spinach- can cut in half if you are not a huge fan- but yummy none the less!

Provided by greyghost

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb thick cut pancetta, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 lbs frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 (15 ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup grated asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cream
2 cups grated asiago cheese, plus 1/4 cup
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Shells:.
  • Boil large pot of salted water over high heat.
  • Add pasta and cook until tender but firm to bite, 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Warm olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pancetta, cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pancetta with slotted spoon to large bowl, let cool.
  • Add spinach, ricotta and asiago cheeses, pepper and nutmeg to bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Stuff shells with about 2 TBS. of spinach mixture.
  • Place shells in large buttered baking dish.
  • Sauce:.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add cream and simmer.
  • Turn heat to very low and add 2 cups of asiago cheese, parsley, and pepper.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Pour sauce over shells.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup asiago cheese.
  • Bake until golden on top, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality pancetta that is well-seasoned.
  • If you don't have pancetta, you can substitute another type of cured meat, such as prosciutto or bacon.
  • Be sure to cook the pancetta until it is crispy before adding it to the filling.
  • Use fresh spinach for the filling. If you only have frozen spinach, be sure to thaw and drain it thoroughly before using.
  • Season the filling to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Use a large pot to cook the stuffed shells so that they have plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the stuffed shells. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Cook the stuffed shells for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and cooked through.
  • Serve the stuffed shells immediately with your favorite sauce.

Conclusion:

Stuffed shells are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can make stuffed shells that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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