Love Nests Recipe

Name: Love Nests
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (28 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 6 anchovies, finely diced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 40 g pancetta, finely diced; 40 g sausage meat; salt and pepper; 10 g unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 125 ml milk; 2 teaspoons fresh chives; 3 tablespoons pre-shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 120 g fresh ricotta; 75 g frozen chopped spinach, thawed, WELL drained of any excess liquid; 65 g sun-dried tomatoes; cooking spray; 250 g dry pasta

Servings: persons

2 (28 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
6 anchovies, finely diced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons water
40 g pancetta, finely diced
40 g sausage meat
salt and pepper
10 g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
125 ml milk
2 teaspoons fresh chives
3 tablespoons pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
120 g fresh ricotta
75 g frozen chopped spinach, thawed, WELL drained of any excess liquid
65 g sun-dried tomatoes
cooking spray
250 g dry pasta

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["Heat deep fry pan then add oil; fry onions for about 3 minutes; add garlic; fry additional 2 minutes until onions are soft.", "Add in tomato paste; stir for about a minute until combined.", "Add in diced tomatoes in tomato juice, bay leaf, anchovies, water, red pepper flakes and xylitol; adjust to personal taste.", "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes.", "In additional fry pan, fry pancetta and chorizo sausage meat until golden brown; add to marinara mixture.", "Marinara done! :).", "In a saucepan, add all bechamel ingredients (except cheese) and stir ""continuously"" with a wooden spoon until sauce thickens.", "Heat oven to 180u00b0C (350F).", "Place breadcrumbs on a baking tray; bake for 5 minutes (until dry, not browned); remove; set aside.", "In a bowl, combine ricotta and spinach.", "Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water; cook for 7 minutes (al dente); drain; oil spray; set aside for about 10 minutes.", "Place 1/2 cup of cooked pasta into a plastic measuring cup. Place the 1/4 plastic cup inside the cup with pasta. If you don't have plastic measuring cups, you get the idea that the spaghetti needs to be ""packed"" down tightly; can do by hand while pasta is ""in"" something.", "QUICKLY, turn measuring cup over onto marinara sauce; be gentle but quick lol You want it so it looks like a mound.", "G-E-N-T-L-Y, with the back of a teaspoon push down on the spaghetti to form a round hold without going through the bottom of the spaghetti. You can stop with the teaspoon fits inside the nest with a bit a room around it too!", "Place 1 - 2 teaspoons of spinach ricotta mixture in the base of the nests. with a spoon (or with your fingers ;-) ) GENTLY push down until it covers the base. You do not want to push too hard that the nest will collapse. ;-).", "Top with 1 -2 teaspoons of bechamel sauce.", "Top with breadcrumbs; can add a few pieces of shredded cheese (optional).", "Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown."]

866

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (28 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 red onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Love Nests falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Love Nests

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