Bright Little Pasta Snails with Ricotta and Carrot
Mini baked snail-shaped bites made with small pasta, creamy ricotta, grated carrot, and mild cheese. They are tender inside, easy to hold, and designed as a fun kid-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 120 g small elbow pasta (cocida al dente)
- 180 g ricotta cheese (whole or semidescremado)
- 80 g carrot (grated finely)
- 60 g shredded mozzarella cheese (of sabor suave)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 30 g fine breadcrumbs (more a poco extra for ajustar si hace falta)
- 30 ml milk (for suavizar the mezcla)
- 10 ml olive oil (for engrasar the molde and the mezcla)
- 8 g chives (chopped finely)
- 1 g garlic powder (optional, suave)
- 2 g salt (ajustar to taste)
- 0.5 g black pepper (freshly ground, optional)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a baking tray or mini muffin pan with the olive oil.
- 2
Cook the small pasta in water until al dente. Drain well and let it cool for 5 minutes so it does not cook the egg when mixed.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, shredded mozzarella, beaten egg, grated carrot, chives, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix until evenly combined.
- 4
Add the cooked pasta and fine breadcrumbs. Stir gently so all ingredients are well incorporated. If the mixture looks too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
- 5
Spoon the mixture into the mini muffin pan or shape it into small round mounds on the tray. Press lightly to compact and create a little snail-like shape.
- 6
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers feel set.
- 7
Let them rest for 5 minutes before unmolding. Serve warm so they keep their soft, kid-friendly texture.
Chef tips
For a fun presentation, place two very thin chive strips on top of each bite after baking to look like snail antennae. You can also use a silicone mini muffin pan for easier unmolding.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for mild Oaxaca-style cheese or another gently flavored shredded cheese. Chives can be replaced with very finely chopped parsley. If you do not have breadcrumbs, use finely ground oats in the same amount.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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