Stuffed Baked Paccheri
Jun 20, 2024 03:34 PM
This stuffed baked paccheri pasta is a twist on the classic Italian baked pasta dish where large tube pasta is filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese, broccoli and Parmesan then topped with an easy white sauce and baked. It’s pure comfort food!
I have never met an Italian baked pasta dish that I didn’t love! Whether it’s creamy cheesy baked pasta or a traditional lasagna recipe, they are all cozy and delicious.
This stuffed baked paccheri pasta is stuffed with a cheesy broccoli filling then topped with a white sauce and Parmesan cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. It’s so satisfying.
You could add some meat, but on its own it’s a wonderful meatless meal with home cooked Italian flavor that is so good bite after bite!
Ingredients:
- 12-14 ounces paccheri cooked al dente (about 7 ounces dry)
Broccoli Filling
- 1½ pounds broccoli
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1-2 dashes pepper or to taste
White Sauce
- 1½ tablespoons butter
- 1½ tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1-2 pinches salt
- 1½ cups milk (2% or whole milk)
- 1-2 dashes oregano, basil & pepper
- ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley)
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
have to try some of these recipes!
have to try some of these recipes!
Trust me, Carol, you'll love them! :)