Indulge in a delightful and savory meal with this pasta carcione recipe. Stuffed with a filling of ricotta cheese, spinach, and mushrooms, these pasta pockets are cooked in a luscious tomato sauce. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Created with love and perfected over time, this Italian-American recipe will surely impress your taste buds. So gather your ingredients and follow the simple steps below to create this delicious pasta carcione.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh pasta dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked spinach, drained and finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Roll out the fresh pasta dough into thin sheets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooked spinach, mushrooms, minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Cut the pasta sheets into 4-inch squares.
- Place a tablespoon of the ricotta filling into the center of each square.
- Fold the pasta squares over the filling, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the stuffed pasta squares for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain the cooked pasta squares and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat until hot.
- Place the cooked pasta squares into the tomato sauce, coating them evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta squares.
- Cover the saucepan and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the pasta carcione hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese, if desired.
