Description
Creamy Burrata Pasta Shells filled with rich flavors of sautéed mushrooms and fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
- Large pasta shells (conchiglie)
- Fresh burrata cheese
- Cremini and shiitake mushrooms
- High-quality extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh garlic
- Sweet onion
- Vegetable or chicken broth
- Fresh basil
- Fresh parsley
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by cleaning and slicing the mushrooms, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent, then add mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and chopped herbs and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth and let it simmer to develop flavors.
- Boil salted water and cook pasta shells until al dente, then drain.
- Once the sauce is ready, fill each pasta shell with burrata and place them back in the skillet.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with fresh herbs on top for added flavor.
Notes
Feel free to substitute burrata with ricotta mixed with cream for a lighter option. Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente to hold the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Burrata, Pasta, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Italian Cuisine