मलाईदार पालक और आटिचोक भरवां शैल

Luxurious, vegetarian comfort food baked in a garlicky Alfredo blanket

📌 Recipe Overview

🧑‍🍳 Introduction

If you love spinach artichoke dip and creamy pasta bakes, this dish is about to steal your heart. These jumbo pasta shells are packed with a cheesy spinach-artichoke filling, then nestled in rich, homemade garlic Alfredo sauce and baked to golden perfection. It’s the perfect meatless meal for a cozy night in, family gathering, or when you want to impress guests without breaking a sweat.

Cheesy? ✅
Comforting? ✅
Vegetarian showstopper? ✅

🛒 सामग्री

🐚 For the Pasta Shells

• 🐚 20 jumbo pasta shells (plus a few extra in case of breakage)
• 🧂 Salt, for boiling water

🌿 For the Filling

• 🧀 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 🌱 1 cup cooked spinach (drained and chopped — fresh or frozen)
• 🌻 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
• 🧄 2 लहसुन की कलियाँ, बारीक़ कटा हुआ
• 🧂 नमक और काली मिर्च, स्वादानुसार
• 🥚 1 egg, lightly beaten

🧄 For the Alfredo Sauce

• 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 🧄 2 लहसुन की कलियाँ, बारीक़ कटा हुआ
• 🥛 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 🧂 Salt & white pepper to taste
• 🪴 Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

✨ Topping

• 🧀 ½ cup mozzarella (for sprinkling)
• 🌿 Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)

🍳 निर्देश

🥣 Step 1: Cook the Shells

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add jumbo shells and cook until just al dente — about 8 minutes.
3. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.

🧀 Step 2: Make the Filling

1. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, artichokes, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix well until creamy and thick. Set aside in the fridge while you make the sauce.

🧄 Step 3: Prepare the Alfredo Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in cream and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in Parmesan and whisk until melted and thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
5. Season with salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Turn off heat.

🧱 Step 4: Assemble the Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Spread a generous layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons of filling and arrange them snugly in the pan.
4. Pour remaining Alfredo sauce evenly over the shells.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

🔥 Step 5: Bake

1. Cover dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
2. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.

🌿 Step 6: Garnish & Serve

1. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
2. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Substitute kale or Swiss chard for spinach.
• Add a dash of lemon zest for brightness.
• Want protein? Add shredded rotisserie chicken to the filling.