Description
Stuffed Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta and fresh basil, all enveloped in a rich tomato cream sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its gourmet appeal while being easy to prepare. Enjoy the comforting flavors that will transport you straight to an Italian bistro, right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a saucepan, simmer diced tomatoes with heavy cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Spread half of the sauce in a baking dish, place stuffed shells seam-side up, and top with remaining sauce.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, uncovering during the last five minutes for a bubbly finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg