Description
Ricotta & Parsley Paccheri is a hearty and flavorful Italian pasta dish featuring large paccheri tubes filled with a creamy ricotta cheese and parsley mixture. The dish is finished with a light tomato sauce and grated Parmesan, making it the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
500g paccheri pasta,250g ricotta cheese,1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped,1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese,1 egg, beaten,Salt and pepper, to taste,1 tablespoon olive oil,2 cups tomato sauce,Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).,Cook the paccheri pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.,In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, and the beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.,Fill each cooked paccheri pasta tube with the ricotta and parsley mixture using a spoon or piping bag.,In a large oven-safe baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.,Arrange the stuffed paccheri in a single layer over the tomato sauce.,Top the stuffed pasta with the remaining tomato sauce and drizzle with olive oil.,Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.,Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.,Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute the parsley with fresh basil or spinach for a different flavor.,For a creamier texture, add a bit of heavy cream to the ricotta filling.,This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine, such as Pinot Grigio.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg