Spinach Gorgonzola Walnut Shells With Parmesan Cream
- 15 large pasta shells
- 2 cups frozen spinach, thawed
- 3/4 cup light ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (or any blue cheese)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups half & half light cream (or regular)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Heat oven to 350u0b0. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta shells to desired doneness as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, squeeze spinach to remove moisture.
- In food processor or blender, combine spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola, walnuts, 1 garlic clove and egg.
- Process 30-45 seconds in food processor (1-2 minutes in blender) or until well mixed.
- In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic clove and stir 1 minute or until tender.
- Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until bubbly.
- Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly with wire whisk.
- Cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
- Stir in parmesan cheese; pour sauce into baking dish.
- Drain pasta shells; rinse with hot water. Drain well.
- Spoon about 1-1/2 tablespoons filling into each pasta shell.
- Arrange stuffed shells in single layer over sauce. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and sauce is bubbly.
- To serve, spoon sauce over stuffed shells.
pasta shells, frozen spinach, light ricotta cheese, crumbled gorgonzola, walnuts, garlic, egg, butter, garlic, flour, salt, white pepper, light cream, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-gorgonzola-walnut-shells-with-parmesan-cream-172497 (may not work)