Cheese and Bacon-Stuffed Pasta Shells

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 10
Delicious Cheese and Bacon-Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe for your dinner
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices smoked bacon , chopped
1 small onion , chopped
1 clove garlic , minced
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 package cream cheese , softened
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste
3 cups tomato puree
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
5 ounces fresh Buffalo mozzarella

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
625
Sugar
10g
Fat
43g
If you're looking for a delicious and comforting meal that's easy to make, then these Cheese and Bacon-Stuffed Pasta Shells are for you. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend, this recipe is hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor. The jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, bacon, and fresh herbs, then baked in a tomato sauce with fresh buffalo mozzarella until heated through and golden brown. Serve with a side salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions.
3.Drain cooked shells and set aside to cool.
4.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5.Add the chopped bacon to the pan and cook until crispy.
6.Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until onions are translucent.
7.Add the fresh bread crumbs and ground black pepper to the pan and sauté until toasted.
8.In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and toasted bread crumb mixture.
9.Stuff the mixture into the cooked jumbo pasta shells and arrange in a baking dish.
10.In a separate bowl, mix the tomato puree and chopped fresh rosemary and pour over the stuffed pasta shells.
11.Top with fresh Buffalo mozzarella and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

PROS

These pasta shells are stuffed with a delicious mixture of cream cheese, bacon, and fresh herbs.

They are also easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the cream cheese and bacon.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain some health benefits.
Tomato puree is a good source of vitamins C and K, while fresh herbs like rosemary and parsley have anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.

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