Alfredo-Pancetta Stuffed Shells

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 4 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg yolk, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar (15 ounces) roasted garlic Alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, cook pancetta in oil in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels, reserving drippings. Saute the spinach, garlic and pepper flakes in drippings until spinach is wilted.
  3. 3
    Transfer spinach mixture to a small bowl. Add ricotta, Parmesan cheese, egg yolk and pepper; mix well.
  4. 4
    Spread 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spoon ricotta mixture into pasta shells; place in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over shells.
  5. 5
    Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes longer. Top with pancetta.

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