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Enchilada stuffed pasta shells

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.
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 572kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 240 g (~ 8 1/2 oz) large pasta shells
  • 400 g tin black beans, drained (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
  • 130 g (~ 3/4 cup) sweetcorn - I used tinned
  • Few sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
  • 250 g (~ 1 cup) ricotta cheese
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp hot chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree / paste
  • 250 ml (~ 1 cup) water or vegetable stock
  • 100 g (~ 3 1/2 oz) mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 50 g cheddar cheese, grated (~ 1/2 cup when grated)
  • 1 tomato sliced

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 572 Calories 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.