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Shrimp and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Rolls

Shrimp and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Rolls for Cozy Nights

Shrimp and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Rolls are a comforting yet elegant dish, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Rolls
  • 12 oz Tubular Pasta (cannelloni or manicotti) Consider gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 lb Shrimp Fresh or cooked; can substitute with chicken or omit for vegetarian.
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be used as a lighter alternative.
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can use frozen spinach if fresh is unavailable.
For the Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
  • 2 cups Roasted Red Peppers Jarred roasted peppers save prep time.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic or powdered garlic can be used.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be a dairy-free alternative.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the tubular pasta until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until well blended.
  4. Stuff each cooked pasta tube with the shrimp mixture and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  5. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add roasted red peppers and heavy cream; simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Puree the sauce until smooth using an immersion blender.
  7. Pour the sauce over the stuffed pasta rolls and sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To ensure the sauce is perfectly smooth, blend the roasted peppers until completely pureed. Avoid overcooking the pasta; it should be firm to hold the filling well. You can prepare extra stuffed rolls and freeze them for quick meals later.

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