Eggplant Salami Cheese Stuffed Shells W Red Pepper Sauce
Elevate your pasta dinner game with these Eggplant Salami Cheese Stuffed Shells with Red Pepper Sauce—a hearty and flavorful dish that perfectly balances smoky, creamy, and savory notes. Tender jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a rich filling of roasted eggplant, finely chopped salami, and a trio of cheeses—ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan—seasoned with fresh parsley and garlic. They’re nestled in a luscious, homemade roasted red pepper sauce that gets a velvety finish from heavy cream. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella and baked to perfection, this dish delivers bold flavors and a comforting, restaurant-quality feel. Ideal for a cozy family meal or an impressive dinner party, these stuffed shells are as beautiful to serve as they are satisfying to eat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 pieces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 medium (about 1 pound) eggplant
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup salami, finely chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large red bell peppers, roasted and peeled
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the eggplant into small cubes, toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until soft and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
While the eggplant roasts, cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the roasted eggplant, chopped salami, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the eggplant-cheese filling, being careful not to overfill.
Prepare the red pepper sauce: Add the roasted red bell peppers, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour the red pepper sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer gently for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
Spread a thin layer of the red pepper sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells on top in a single layer.
Pour the remaining red pepper sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with extra chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.4 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.3 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 9428 mg | 410% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.8 g | ||
| Protein | 131.3 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2524 mg | 194% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 3739 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
