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Spaghetti love nests
Spaghetti love nests
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
90 minutes
Deliciously twisted nests filled with ricotta, spinach, and creamy sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 40.00 ml fresh breadcrumbs
  • 120g fresh ricotta
  • 75g frozen chopped spinach, thawed, excess liquid removed
  • 40g (1/2 cup) shredded parmesan
  • 65g chargrilled capsicum, finely chopped
  • 250g dried thin spaghetti pasta
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes with paste
  • 80g pancetta slices, finely chopped
  • 40.00 gm water
  • 10g butter
  • 2 tsp plain flour
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) milk
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C. Spread breadcrumbs on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes until dry, being careful not to brown them.
  • Mix together the ricotta, spinach, 2 tablespoons of parmesan, and 50g of capsicum in a bowl. Season to taste.
  • Boil the pasta in a saucepan of water until al dente, then drain. Lay the pasta out on a baking tray in a single layer and let it sit for 10 minutes to air dry.
  • To prepare the bechamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Add flour and stir for 1 minute until bubbling. Take off heat, slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Cook on medium heat until thickened. Mix in chives and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan. Season to taste. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation.
  • In a jug, mix together the tomato, pancetta, and water. Season with your favorite spices. Transfer the mixture into a 5cm-deep, 25cm round baking dish.
  • Lightly coat the pasta with olive oil. Shape it into 8 nests, each about 8cm wide, on a chopping board. Fill each nest with a portion of the ricotta mixture.
  • Neatly place nests in the dish, then generously spoon bechamel sauce over the filling. Add the rest of the capsicum on top. Mix breadcrumbs and the remaining parmesan, then sprinkle over the dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

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