Description
Best Christmas Stuffed Pasta Ideas
Ingredients
- Pasta: Choose from cannelloni, ravioli, tortellini, or jumbo shells.
- Cheese: Ricotta, mozzarella, goat cheese, or Parmesan.
- Vegetables: Spinach, mushrooms, butternut squash, or roasted red peppers.
- Proteins: Ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken) or plant-based alternatives (tofu or lentils).
- Herbs and Spices: Fresh basil, oregano, garlic, and nutmeg.
- Sauce: Marinara, pesto, or a creamy white sauce.
- Suggested Substitutions: Ricotta can be replaced with cottage cheese for a lighter option. Gluten-free pasta is available for those with dietary restrictions.
- Feel free to mix and match vegetables based on seasonal availability.
Instructions
- For Cheese Filling: Combine ricotta, spinach, and herbs in a bowl. Mix well until creamy.
- For Meat Filling: Sauté ground meat with garlic, onions, and spices until browned. Let it cool before mixing with cheese.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Prepare sauce ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas Stuffed Pasta Ideas