FLORENTINE STUFFED SHELLS CARBONARA

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A combination of two of my favorite Italian dishes, stuffed shells and pasta carbonara. A little time consuming, but worth it.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling salted water about 8 minutes, until tender, but firm. Drain well and cool slightly.
  • Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and saute until fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and saute until bacon is crispy and onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add half and half and stir continuously for about 2 minutes.
  • Add parmesan and stir continuously for about 2 minutes. Season with pepper and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl put spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and combine.
  • Lightly stuff shells with spinach mixture.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup of sauce in 7x11 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells in dish. Spoon on remaining sauce.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through and bubbling. Garnish if desired. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.3, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 140.1, Sodium 1048.9, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2, Protein 24.8

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