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Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Shells

Blossom Lady
Sep 28, 2024 04:24 AM
Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Shells

When it comes to entertaining, my Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Shells are a dish that is always popular. This is a great make ahead dish, ideal for entertaining or when you are after a tasty family meal!

My preference will always be for food which is simple to prepare but has lots of flavour.

I love to entertain, and I do believe that a very important part of successful entertaining is a relaxed host. The key to being a relaxed host?

It is simple; the food should largely be able to be prepared in advance. And of course, a dish that is “not complicated” is always going to be our preference!

When I have family or friends over, I definitely want to be enjoying their company, and not spending half the night in the kitchen.

I really feel that these days, dinner parties are more about sharing a casual meal with family and friends. I think you will find that people are just grateful to be cooked for (I know I am).

Therefore, there really is no need to stress. The meal doesn’t need to be complicated. If that means you prepare just a main course with a salad, that’s fine.

A relaxed host encourages a convivial evening, and after all, good friends and good conversation are why you host a dinner party.

I find that a pasta dish which can be prepared in advance is ideal.

Ingredients:
26 large pasta shells

Tomato Sauce
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium brown/yellow onion – finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic – finely chopped
  • 800 gm (28 ounces) diced tinned tomatoes (2 x 400gm tins)
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chilli flakes (optional)

Filling
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 250 gm (9 ounces) frozen spinach – thawed
  • 500 gm (17 ½ ounces) ricotta – full fat
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese – freshly grated
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste

To Assemble
  • ¾ cup pouring cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese – freshly grated
Prep Time:
60 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
100 minutes
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