The perfect fusion of Tex-Mex and Italian - giant pasta shells stuffed with a creamy black bean mixture, and covered in a simple homemade enchilada sauce.
400gtin black beans,drained (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
130g(~ 3/4 cup) sweetcorn - I used tinned
Few sprigs fresh coriander(cilantro), chopped
250g(~ 1 cup) ricotta cheese
Salt
Black pepper
2tbspoil
1tbspplain flour
1tspsmoked paprika
1tsphot chilli powder
1/2tspground cumin
1tbsptomato puree / paste
250ml(~ 1 cup) water or vegetable stock
100g(~ 3 1/2 oz) mozzarella cheese, sliced
50gcheddar cheese,grated (~ 1/2 cup when grated)
1tomatosliced
Instructions
Cook the pasta shells in a large pan of water until al dente (they need to be pliable, but preferably just short of being fully cooked). Drain, and cover with cold water.
In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, sweetcorn, chopped coriander, and ricotta cheese. Season generously with salt and pepper, and mix well to combine.
To make the homemade enchilada sauce, heat the oil in a small saucepan, and add the flour, spices and tomato puree. Whisk over a low heat to give a thick paste. Add the vegetable stock a little at a time, whisking until smooth each time before adding more. Season to taste.
To assemble, add a couple of tablespoons of the enchilada sauce to the bottom of a baking dish (mine measured around 8 x 8 inches). Spread it around to give a thin coating of sauce - this helps to stop the pasta sticking. Stuff each pasta shell with a spoonful of the ricotta mixture, and arrange them in the dish. Pour over the remaining sauce, trying to make sure the pasta is fully covered with a thin layer of sauce, especially any edges or corners.
Top the pasta with some sliced mozzarella and grated cheddar, and a few slices of tomato. Bake at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for around 40 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Enchilada Stuffed Pasta Shells
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 572Calories from Fat 215
% Daily Value*
Fat 23.9g37%
Saturated Fat 10.3g52%
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 379mg16%
Potassium 621mg18%
Carbohydrates 61.8g21%
Fiber 6.6g26%
Sugar 2.8g3%
Protein 29.5g59%
Calcium 320mg32%
Iron 5.4mg30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.
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