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Shrimp and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Rolls with Roasted Red Pepper Cream

A creamy, flavorful dish featuring large pasta shells stuffed with shrimp and spinach, topped with a velvety roasted red pepper cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pasta shells
  • 12-16 large shells large pasta shells Cook just until al dente.
For the filling
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped Nutrient-packed addition.
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined The star ingredient.
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Provides creaminess.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Adds cheesy goodness.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
For the sauce
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, pureed Adds a sweet flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Creates the creamy texture.
  • Olive oil for cooking Olive oil Used for sautéing.
  • Salt to taste Salt To enhance flavors.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Boil pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
Preparing the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
  3. Combine the shrimp mixture with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl, mixing well.
Stuffing the Shells
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill each cooked shell with the shrimp and spinach mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, combine roasted red peppers and heavy cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  2. Pour the sauce over the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Serving
  1. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with fresh herbs or additional grated cheese.

Notes

To elevate the dish, add fresh herbs or spices like basil or parsley. For a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.