Description
When you’re in the mood for comforting and flavorful food, Stuffed Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is the dish that will satisfy your cravings. This delightful recipe features large pasta shells filled with a rich blend of cream cheese and crushed tomatoes, all topped with aromatic fresh basil. It’s not just easy to prepare but is also perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Packed with vibrant colors and layers of flavor, this meal will create lasting memories around your dining table.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil salted water in a pot; cook pasta shells until al dente, then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crushed tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Carefully fill each pasta shell with the mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant. Add remaining crushed tomatoes and seasonings; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the sauce in the baking dish, place stuffed shells on top, pour remaining sauce over them, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with additional basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg