Description
These Shrimp and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Rolls are a delicious and hearty meal, packed with tender shrimp, fresh spinach, and a rich roasted red pepper cream sauce. A perfect combination of flavors and textures, these rolls are sure to become a family favorite. Serve them for dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic, cooking until shrimp turns pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and cooked shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread a layer of the shrimp and spinach mixture onto each lasagna noodle. Roll up the noodles tightly and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- For the sauce: In a blender or food processor, blend roasted red peppers, heavy cream, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour the sauce over the pasta rolls.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute the shrimp with chicken if you prefer.
- For a lighter version, use a low-fat cream or replace the heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Make sure to drain the pasta well before assembling the rolls to prevent excess water in the dish.
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (assuming 4 servings total)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg