Stuffed Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
When you crave comfort food, Stuffed Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta hits the spot. This delectable dish features large pasta shells stuffed with a creamy filling made from cream cheese and crushed tomatoes, topped with vibrant basil. It’s an easy-to-make recipe perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Packed with flavor and color, this meal is sure to create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large pasta shells
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil salted water and cook pasta shells until al dente; drain.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crushed tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill each shell with the creamy mixture and place in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add remaining crushed tomatoes and season; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer half the sauce in the baking dish, add stuffed shells, top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with extra basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (about 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Try adding spinach or mushrooms to the filling for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.