Craving an indulgent and delectable dinner option? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to cooking "WW Stuffed Shells with Alfredo Sauce." In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating this iconic dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a perfect balance of savory stuffed shells smothered in a creamy and flavorful Alfredo sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will equip you with all the knowledge and techniques needed to prepare this dish like a pro. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delicious adventure, crafting the ultimate "WW Stuffed Shells with Alfredo Sauce."
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ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS
Nothing more comforting or delicious than veggie and cheese Alfredo Stuffed Shells! So creamy, buttery, and delicious.
Provided by Lauren Brennan
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta shells for 3/4 of the time on the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, chop veggies and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cooking the filling: In a large skillet, melt Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil and Sea Salt over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, garlic and asparagus for about 2 minutes before adding remaining vegetables and seasonings. Cook another 5-7 minutes or until tender. Pour into a bowl. Stir together with cottage cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, eggs, salt and pepper.
- Fill each shell with one heaping tablespoon of filling and place into a buttered casserole dish. Set aside.
- Make the alfredo: Melt 1 cup Land O 'Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil and Sea Salt over medium heat. Once butter is hot and crackling, whisk in heavy cream, Parmigiano Reggiano, salt and pepper. Whisk over medium heat until cheese melts, sauce comes together and is smooth. Pour over prepared shells and top with any remaining Parmesan cheese (optional).
- Bake 30-40 minutes or until hot, bubbly and browned around the edges. Serve hot.
- *I make the entire 12 oz. box of shells just incase there are a few broken ones. You could count out 30 shells if you don't want to cook them all!**I blend my cottage cheese in a blender to make it creamy and smooth because I like that texture better than cottage cheese on its own. Feel free to use as is or substitute ricotta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STUFFED SHELLS WITH CHICKEN AND ARUGULA AND CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 3 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil add the pasta shells and cook for approximately 9 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water being careful not to break the shells. Set aside.
- Meanwhile prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the ricotta and Parmesan. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook 1 minute, being careful not to brown it. Stir in the arugula until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the chopped chicken and stir well. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes. Add chicken mixture to cheese mixture and stir carefully. Stuff each shell with approximately 1/2 cup of the cheese filling and place in prepared baking dish.
- For sauce, heat the butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not brown. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Gradually add the cream and milk and whisk until mixture begins to thicken and bubble. Remove from heat and add the chives, 1 cup Parmesan, cherry tomatoes and stir gently. Pour sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley.
CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS
Filled with ricotta and tender chicken-thigh meat, these stuffed shells are the best vessel for our beloved-and ultra-creamy-alfredo sauce yet!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain and run under cold water until cool enough to touch.
- Mix the ricotta, 1 cup of the Italian blend cheese, the red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 1 pinch of the nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and add the leek to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pour the wine into the pot and stir to scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil and reduce until completely evaporated, stirring. Lower the heat to medium, pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan, the remaining pinch nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Fold the chicken and its juices from the plate into the ricotta mixture. Spread 1 cup of the cream sauce onto the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Fill each pasta shell with a spoonful of ricotta mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells, seam-side up, shingling them so they all fit (you should have 5 shells along the short side and 6 shells along the long side). Ladle the remaining sauce over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Italian cheese blend and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the cheese and tops of noodles start to turn golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before sprinkling with some chives and more red pepper flakes.
STUFFED SHELL ALFREDO CASSEROLE
Comfort food at it's finest! You can sub out veggies for your favorites, this is just a starting point. We like to use chicken breasts in place of the italian turkey sausage, too. This is a great recipe to take to a pot luck, or freeze half for later. Makes lots and lots!
Provided by ChefKimmie
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook Pasta shells according to package directions (al dente), drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, remove casings from turkey sausage, brown, making small chunks. Drain any fat and set sausage aside.
- In Large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
- Chop broccoli and artichoke bottoms into small pieces, add to cheese mixture.
- Add browned sausage to the cheese and veggie mixture, make sure it's well combined.
- In 13 X 9 baking dish, pour 1/2 of one jar of Alfredo sauce. Stuff shells with sausage/cheese/veggie mixture, place individual shells in baking dish, filling dish to capacity. You may have cooked shells left over, discard these.
- Pour remaining alfredo sauce over the top of the shells, adding pepper to taste.
- Bake at 350 degrees, for about 1 hour, until the top gets a little brown, and there are bubbles all around. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 880.6, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 26.5
Tips:
- Use jumbo pasta shells for a larger and more substantial dish.
- Cook the pasta shells al dente so they hold their shape when stuffed.
- If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese or mashed potatoes.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the Alfredo sauce, or it will become thick and gloopy.
- If you want a more flavorful Alfredo sauce, add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder.
- Serve the stuffed shells with a side of garlic bread or salad.
Conclusion:
WW Stuffed Shells with Alfredo Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender pasta, creamy Alfredo sauce, and flavorful filling is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
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