Named after its shape like a conch shell, Conchiglioni pasta is the perfect vehicle for the creamy, garlicky spinach stuffing you will be making, Chef. These will be embraced by a flavourful tomato passata-based sauce featuring fresh oregano and goat’s cheese. Perfetto!
Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells
Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells
with toasted sunflower seeds & a marinara sauce
Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Cake Flour
- Chevin Goats Cheese
- Fresh Oregano
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Large Pasta Shells
- Low Fat UHT Milk
- NOMU Cajun Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Spinach
- Sunflower Seeds
- Tomato Passata
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Butter
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 17-20 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST THE SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a large pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GARLICKY Spinach
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the grated garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add the shredded Spinach and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant. Mix in the tomato passata and 100ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 6-8 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the goat’s cheese and ½ the rinsed oregano. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener, and season.
CREAMY Spinach
Place a pot over medium heat with 20g of butter. Once melted, vigorously mix in the flour to form a roux. Cook out the flour, 1-2 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add 50ml of the reserved pasta water and the wilted Spinach. Simmer until thickening, 1-2 minutes. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Return the pan with the creamy tomato sauce to medium-low heat. Using tongs, spread the cooked pasta shells out evenly over the creamy tomato sauce, and cover the pasta shells with dollops of the creamy Spinach. (Alternatively, stuff the shells with the creamy spinach. Using a tsp, fill each shell with the creamy spinach). Cover with a lid and simmer until warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the saucy pasta, sprinkle over the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the remaining oregano. Good job, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 17-20 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST THE SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a large pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GARLICKY Spinach
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the grated garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add the shredded Spinach and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant. Mix in the tomato passata and 200ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 6-8 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the goat’s cheese and ½ the rinsed oregano. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener, and season.
CREAMY Spinach
Place a pot over medium heat with 40g of butter. Once melted, vigorously mix in the flour to form a roux. Cook out the flour, 1-2 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add 100ml of the reserved pasta water and the wilted Spinach. Simmer until thickening, 1-2 minutes. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Return the pan with the creamy tomato sauce to medium-low heat. Using tongs, spread the cooked pasta shells out evenly over the creamy tomato sauce, and cover the pasta shells with dollops of the creamy Spinach. (Alternatively, stuff the shells with the creamy spinach. Using a tsp, fill each shell with the creamy spinach). Cover with a lid and simmer until warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the saucy pasta, sprinkle over the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the remaining oregano. Good job, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 17-20 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST THE SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a large pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GARLICKY Spinach
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the grated garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add the shredded Spinach and cook until wilted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan.
CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until soft and lightly golden, 5-6 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant. Mix in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 8-10 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the goat’s cheese and ½ the rinsed oregano. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener, and season.
CREAMY Spinach
Place a pot over medium heat with 60g of butter. Once melted, vigorously mix in the flour to form a roux. Cook out the flour, 1-2 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add 150ml of the reserved pasta water and the wilted Spinach. Simmer until thickening, 2-3 minutes. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Return the pan with the creamy tomato sauce to medium-low heat. Using tongs, spread the cooked pasta shells out evenly over the creamy tomato sauce, and cover the pasta shells with dollops of the creamy Spinach. (Alternatively, stuff the shells with the creamy spinach. Using a tsp, fill each shell with the creamy spinach). Cover with a lid and simmer until warmed through, 4-5 minutes.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the saucy pasta, sprinkle over the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the remaining oregano. Good job, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 17-20 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST THE SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a large pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GARLICKY Spinach
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the grated garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add the shredded Spinach and cook until wilted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan.
CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until soft and lightly golden, 5-6 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant. Mix in the tomato passata and 400ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 8-10 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the goat’s cheese and ½ the rinsed oregano. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener, and season.
CREAMY Spinach
Place a pot over medium heat with 80g of butter. Once melted, vigorously mix in the flour to form a roux. Cook out the flour, 1-2 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add 200ml of the reserved pasta water and the wilted Spinach. Simmer until thickening, 2-3 minutes. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Return the pan with the creamy tomato sauce to medium-low heat. Using tongs, spread the cooked pasta shells out evenly over the creamy tomato sauce, and cover the pasta shells with dollops of the creamy Spinach. (Alternatively, stuff the shells with the creamy spinach. Using a tsp, fill each shell with the creamy spinach). Cover with a lid and simmer until warmed through, 4-5 minutes.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the saucy pasta, sprinkle over the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the remaining oregano. Good job, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells?
The preparation time for Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells with toasted sunflower seeds & a marinara sauce is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells with toasted sunflower seeds & a marinara sauce?
The total time required to make Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells with toasted sunflower seeds & a marinara sauce is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells?
Cake Flour, Chevin Goats Cheese, Fresh Oregano, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Large Pasta Shells, Low Fat UHT Milk, NOMU Cajun Rub, Onion, Onions, Spinach, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells?
Calories: 680, Carbs: 97 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 29.4 grams, Sugar: 15.6 grams, Salt: 1589 grams
How do I prepare Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells?
PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 17-20 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. TOAST THE SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a large pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. GARLICKY SPINACH: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the grated garlic until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add the shredded spinach and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan. CREAMY SAUCE: Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant. Mix in the tomato passata and 200ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 6-8 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the goat’s cheese and ½ the rinsed oregano. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener, and season. CREAMY SPINACH: Place a pot over medium heat with 40g of butter. Once melted, vigorously mix in the flour to form a roux. Cook out the flour, 1-2 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add 100ml of the reserved pasta water and the wilted spinach. Simmer until thickening, 1-2 minutes. Loosen with a splash of warm water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season. JUST BEFORE SERVING: Return the pan with the creamy tomato sauce to medium-low heat. Using tongs, spread the cooked pasta shells out evenly over the creamy tomato sauce, and cover the pasta shells with dollops of the creamy spinach. (Alternatively, stuff the shells with the creamy spinach. Using a tsp, fill each shell with the creamy spinach). Cover with a lid and simmer until warmed through, 3-4 minutes. DINNER IS SERVED: Plate up the saucy pasta, sprinkle over the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the remaining oregano. Good job, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells?
Cake Flour, Chevin Goats Cheese, Fresh Oregano, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Large Pasta Shells, Low Fat UHT Milk, NOMU Cajun Rub, Onion, Onions, Spinach, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells have?
680 calories
How much fat content does Creamy Spinach-stuffed Pasta Shells have?
grams
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