Description
Ricotta Paccheri is a comforting Italian dish that features large pasta tubes filled with creamy ricotta cheese, fresh basil, and topped with rich tomato sauce. Each bite offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning, guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces paccheri pasta
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add paccheri and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, chopped basil, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan until blended.
- Stuff each paccheri with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread some tomato sauce on the bottom of the baking dish; arrange stuffed paccheri in a single layer on top. Pour remaining sauce over them.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese; cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 612mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
Keywords: Ensure ricotta is well-drained for a non-watery filling. Experiment by adding spinach or using mascarpone for added richness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.