Florentine Stuffed Shells Carbonara

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Florentine Stuffed Shells Carbonara recipe for a comforting dinner
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

16 large pasta shells
10 ounces frozen spinach , thawed & squeezed dry
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 lb bacon
1 small onion , chopped
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
basil
parmesan cheese
roasted red pepper
sun-dried tomato

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
600
Sugar
5g
Fat
32g
Florentine Stuffed Shells Carbonara is a modern twist on the classic Italian dish of stuffed pasta shells. The combination of spinach and cheese filling with the creamy carbonara sauce and bacon makes for a comforting and satisfying dinner. This is also a great dish to make ahead of time and freeze for a later meal. Simply assemble the stuffed shells, cover with the sauce, and freeze until ready to heat and serve. This meal is perfect for a family dinner or for entertaining guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions.
3.In a large bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
4.Stuff each pasta shell with the spinach and cheese mixture and place them in a baking dish.
5.In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble.
6.In the same skillet, cook the onion until soft.
7.Add the half-and-half, parmesan cheese, pepper, and nutmeg to the skillet. Stir until the cheese has melted.
8.Pour the sauce over the stuffed pasta shells and sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.
9.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
10.Garnish with basil, parmesan cheese, roasted red pepper, and sun-dried tomato and serve.

PROS

This dish is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting dinner.

The combination of spinach, bacon, and cheese is a classic and always a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

This is not a low-calorie or low-fat dish, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains spinach, which is high in vitamins A and C, and also contains iron and other minerals to support overall health.
However, the carbonara sauce is high in calories and fat, so it should be eaten in moderation.

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