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Shells with Crispy Pancetta and Spinach

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TOTAL TIME: 50 min
Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
 
YIELD: 4 to 6 servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

SHELLS:
  • 1 (12-ounce) package jumbo shells pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound thick-cut pancetta, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 2 pounds frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta
  • 1 cup grated asiago cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    SAUCE:
    • 2 cups grated asiago cheese, plus 1/4 cup
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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    Directions

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

    For the shells:
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.

    Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove the pancetta from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a large bowl. Add the spinach, ricotta cheese, asiago cheese, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Stuff the shells with about 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture each and place the stuffed shells in a large, buttered baking dish.

    For the sauce:
    Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to very low and add the 2 cups asiago cheese, parsley, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is dissolved. Pour the sauce over the shells. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup asiago cheese. Bake until golden on top, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

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    • on September 23, 2012

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      Very good and very rich! I have made this twice,the second time I used shrimp instead of pancetta, it is good both ways!

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    • on August 10, 2011

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      I made this for my family tonight and this recipe was so tasteful and everyone loved it!!!

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    • on July 08, 2011

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      This is an absolutely delicious meal! I was thinking it was an appetizer, because other recipes were made on the show, but there's no way we could eat anything else after this, we're all full! I would say, unless you're a really big eater, that this recipe is more like 8 to 10 servings. ; Thank you for another awesome recipe!

      Oh, the only thing I would change, is adding some toasted pine nuts to it, I'm going to try that next time. :

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