Girasoli, Italian for “sunflowers,” are delicious stuffed pasta, delicately filled with creamy ricotta cheese and spinach. These Girasoli in a garlic-infused cherry tomato sauce will delight your taste buds and served in 30 minutes!
Ricotta & Spinach Girasoli
Ingredients
Method
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In a large pan, add the olive oil and garlic. Cook the garlic for a few minutes but do not burn.
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Add the cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
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Cover and simmer for just 1 minute, then add the tomato paste. Cover and continue to simmer for about 15 minutes.
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Whilst your sauce is simmering cook the girasoli; Cook pasta for 3 minutes in lightly salted, simmering water.
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Once ready, lift out with a slotted spoon and transfer to your prepared tomato sauce.
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With a spatula, slowly stir through the sauce to evenly coat.
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Serve with parmesan cheese on top and freshly ground pepper.
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Enjoy!
Note
- If you are not able to find large Girasoli, smaller ones the size of ravioli can be used instead.