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Christmas Stuffed Pasta

Indulge in Creamy Christmas Stuffed Pasta Delight

This Christmas Stuffed Pasta combines cheesy, creamy goodness and festive flavors for a delightful dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 16 count Jumbo Pasta Shells
For the Stuffing
  • 8 ounces Shiitake or Cremini Mushrooms
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Remove excess moisture
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be a lighter substitution
  • 8 ounces Provolone Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella
For the Sauce
  • 6 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 cup White Wine Substitute with vegetable broth if preferred
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs (Thyme, Basil, Oregano)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium pot over medium heat and sauté finely chopped mushrooms for about 5 minutes. Add thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 4-5 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add minced garlic and herbs. Cook for 30 seconds, then whisk in 1 cup of flour for 1 minute. Gradually add white wine and milk, and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and incorporate grated Parmesan and mozzarella.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add jumbo pasta shells and cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta and provolone cheese with the sautéed spinach and mushrooms. Stir until evenly mixed.
  6. Spread 1/3 of the cheese sauce evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish and fill each pasta shell with the cheese-spinach mixture.
  7. Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the stuffed shells and top with sautéed mushrooms and grated Parmesan.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure spinach is well drained to avoid a watery filling. Use freshly grated cheese for optimal melting.

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