Ingredients:
- 1 pound shell pasta
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a casserole dish and set aside.
- Cook the shell pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add the ground veal to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles.
- Stir in the minced chipotle peppers and cumin, and cook for another minute.
- Add the fresh or frozen corn kernels and cook for a few minutes until they are heated through.
- Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove the skillet from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, veal mixture, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.