Shrimp and Spinach Pasta Rolls (Print View)
Tender pasta filled with shrimp, spinach, and ricotta, topped with a creamy roasted red pepper sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
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8 to 10 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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0.5 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
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2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
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1.5 cups ricotta cheese
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0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil, chopped
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 jar roasted red peppers, drained (about 12 ounces)
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0.5 cup heavy cream
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0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon lemon juice or white wine (optional)
# Directions:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, egg, chopped herbs, and the cooled shrimp-spinach mixture. Stir until creamy and thoroughly combined.
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add roasted red peppers and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer peppers and garlic to a blender with heavy cream and Parmesan; blend until smooth. Return the sauce to the saucepan, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice or white wine if desired. Warm through gently.
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Lay out the cooked lasagna noodles. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling onto each noodle and roll gently. Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
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Pour the roasted red pepper cream sauce over the rolls. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Sprinkle the baked rolls with extra Parmesan, fresh herbs, or a dash of chili flakes if desired. Serve warm accompanied by garlic bread or a crisp salad.
# Notes:
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Allow the shrimp-spinach filling to cool before combining with dairy to prevent curdling.
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For best results, use no-boil lasagna noodles only if specified, as regular noodles provide better texture when rolled.