Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Shells
By á-30923
Ingredients
- 2 cups of ricotta
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 fresh smashed garlic clove
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach ( squeezed and drained)
- 1 egg
- salt, pepper
- roasted squash, around 2 cups
- and grated lemon peel
- 1 stick of butter
- 10 sage leaves
Details
Adapted from google.com
Preparation
Step 1
Peel, chop and toss in olive oil your butternut squash, then in a hot oven roast at 425F for 15-20 minutes.
Cook your jumbo pasta shells according to directions.
In a bowl add aprox, 2 cups of ricotta,
⅓ cup parmesan cheese,
1 fresh smashed garlic clove,
¼ cup frozen chopped spinach ( squeezed and drained)
1 egg,
salt, pepper,
your cooled down roasted squash, around 2 cups,
and grated lemon peel. The lemon peel was key to this dish and added a nice bright flavor.
Stuff the shells with the mixture and place in a buttered baking dish.
Make a sage brown butter sauce by melting 1 stick of butter in a saute pan until golden brown and bubbly.
Add at least 10 sage leaves until slightly crisp. Turn off heat and squeeze in fresh lemon juice.
Place your shells in a 400F oven until heated through around 20-25 minutes. When finished spoon your warm sage sauce all over and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
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