Shrimp & Spinach Pasta Rolls

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Shrimp & Spinach Stuffed Pasta Rolls 🍤🌿

These creamy pasta rolls are filled with juicy shrimp and spinach, then covered in a rich roasted red pepper cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special family meal!

🛒 Ingredients

  • 3 cannelloni pasta tubes
  • 120 g shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 100 g fresh spinach
  • 120 ml roasted red pepper cream sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Shrimp

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
  • Remove shrimp and chop into small pieces.

2️⃣ Prepare the Spinach Filling

  • In the same skillet, add spinach.
  • Cook until wilted and soft.
  • Mix spinach with chopped shrimp.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper.

3️⃣ Cook the Pasta

  • Boil cannelloni pasta in salted water until slightly tender.
  • Drain carefully and let cool slightly.

4️⃣ Stuff the Pasta

  • Spoon the shrimp-spinach mixture into each pasta tube.
  • Fill generously but gently so the pasta doesn’t tear.

5️⃣ Add the Sauce

  • Pour roasted red pepper cream sauce into a baking dish.
  • Arrange stuffed pasta rolls on top.
  • Spoon extra sauce over the pasta.
  • Sprinkle red pepper flakes evenly.

6️⃣ Bake

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and hot.

7️⃣ Garnish & Serve

  • Top each roll with a whole cooked shrimp.
  • Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish.
  • Serve warm and enjoy! 🍽️

❓ Q/A

❓ Can I use frozen shrimp?

✅ Yes! Just thaw and pat dry before cooking.

❓ Can I make this ahead?

✅ Yes, assemble the rolls and refrigerate before baking.

❓ What can I use instead of cannelloni?

✅ Lasagna sheets rolled up work great too.

🌟 Helpful Tips

  • Don’t overcook shrimp or they may become rubbery.
  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor.
  • Add extra parsley for freshness and color.

💪 Nutritional Benefits

  • Shrimp provides lean protein.
  • Spinach adds iron and vitamins.
  • Roasted peppers give antioxidants and natural sweetness.

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