My go-to dish when I have guests: baked ricotta stuffed paccheri, to enjoy with family and perfect to serve during holidays and special occasions.
Few genuine ingredients for a dish with a creamy filling, without eggs or béchamel.
Irresistible and light, they satisfy everyone.
And you can prepare them in advance!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
I use the paccheri or schiaffoni format, specifically the Neapolitan paccheri, large and smooth, which once filled look like small cannelloni.
- 5.6 oz paccheri (large and smooth Neapolitan)
- homemade tomato sauce
- cow's milk ricotta (amount according to dietary plan)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- to taste marjoram (or cinnamon or nutmeg)
- homemade tomato sauce
- to taste cheese (grated: caciocavallo or grana or parmesan)
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
You can replace the paccheri or schiaffoni with any type of dry pasta suitable for stuffing, for example conchiglioni or lumaconi.
Choose a pasta that holds up well during cooking.
Suggested Tools
- 1 Colander
- Bowls
- Piping bag disposable
- 1 Baking dish
Preparation
Tips for hyperglycemia | prediabetes and diabetes
– the simple composition pasta + ricotta makes it easy to control quantities and portions;
* weigh the paccheri according to your portion, weigh the ricotta according to your portion and distribute your ricotta among your paccheri.
– ricotta is among the recommended cheeses;
– you can further reduce calories and fats by limiting the amount of grated cheese on top or omitting it altogether.
Prepare the tomato sauce.
For detailed step-by-step instructions, you can read the full recipe by clicking on the following link: homemade tomato sauce without sugar or oil in cooking.Alternatively, use a tomato purée.
Canned tomatoes, purées, and ready-made sauces often contain added sugars and other ingredients that can contribute to increased blood sugar, always read the label.
Cook the paccheri very al dente: half the time indicated on the package, so that:
– they remain intact and easy to fill;
– they remain firm even if prepared in advance and subsequently reheated.Drain them gently and run them under cold water.
If you are preparing a large quantity, instead of draining them, transfer them with a slotted spoon to a bowl with cold water.Place them on a separate work surface to dry.
Place the ricotta in a bowl, season with:
– a pinch of salt;
– a pinch of pepper;
– preferably fresh marjoram or cinnamon [trust me] or nutmeg;
and work it with a fork until you get a homogeneous cream.
Transfer the ricotta cream into a piping bag, even disposable.
Prepare a baking dish and spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.
Fill the paccheri and arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
Cover with plenty of tomato sauce.
Finish with a sprinkle of grated cheese and grind a bit more pepper.Preheat the oven.
Bake in a fan oven at 356°F for about 15 minutes and until you achieve a crunchy and golden crust on the surface.
Let it rest for a few minutes.
Plate it up.
Your baked ricotta stuffed paccheri are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
The ricotta stuffed paccheri are a complete dish; add your portion of vegetables to make a balanced meal or single dish to help keep blood sugar stable.
You can prepare the stuffed paccheri in advance: cook, fill, and bake.
Once cooled, store them in the fridge covered with aluminum foil.
Before reheating in the oven, spread a new layer of sauce on top and some grated cheese, so they remain soft.
Storage, tips, and variations
Use whole wheat pasta to increase fiber content.
Try the ricotta and spinach stuffed paccheri.
If there are leftovers, they are excellent the next day!
They keep in the fridge for 1-2 days, well covered with aluminum foil.
Just reheat them in the oven.
With simple substitutions, this recipe easily adapts to:
– a lactose-free version;
– a gluten-free version;
– a vegan version.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Where can I find large and smooth Neapolitan paccheri?
I buy them at MD.
Whole wheat paccheri
Whole wheat paccheri can be found in organic food stores, well-stocked supermarkets, and online.
Prediabetes and cheeses
Follow your dietary plan.
In general, cheeses should be consumed in moderation – no more than twice a week – preferring fresh cheeses to aged ones such as: cottage cheese, cow’s milk ricotta, light spreadable cheese, mozzarella, feta.The Accu-Chek Dietimeter
Ricotta average portion 150 g
Kcal 219 | CHO 5.2 g | Proteins 10.5 g | Fats 13 g.
