Recipes

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Conchiglioni Bake

4 Servings

Dinners

55 MIN

Prep

10 MIN

Cook

45 MIN

Ingredients

400 g

Conchiglioni pasta shells

250 g

Ricotta

250 g

Spinach

4 

Garlic cloves minced

- 

Generous grating of nutmeg

½ tsp

Black pepper

- 

Lemon, zested

1 x 500 g

Heinz Basil Passata

25 g

Parmesan, grated

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TO SERVE

- 

Rocket

- 

Olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 190°C / 170°C fan / Gas mark 5.

Step 2

Cook the pasta following pack instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse in cold water, and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil. Set aside.

Step 3

For the ricotta filling, pour boiling water over spinach in a colander to wilt it. Cool, drain excess water, chop finely, and place in a bowl.

Step 4

Combine ricotta, half the minced garlic, nutmeg, black pepper, and lemon zest with the spinach.

Step 5

In a saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté remaining garlic for 1 minute, then pour in Heinz passata with basil. Cook for 2 mins, season, and pour into a baking dish.

Step 6

Stuff pasta shells with the ricotta mix and place evenly in the dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle with grated parmesan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and the sauce bubbles. Rest for 5 mins, serve with a rocket salad dressed in olive oil.