Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Shells
Sep 28, 2024 03:24 AM
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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