Brenda's Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Brenda's Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz box jumbo shells; 1 lb mild Italian sausage links; 1 small pkg frozen chopped spinach; 1 medium onion, chopped; 5 clove garlic, minced; 1 lb sliced mushrooms; 2 cup mozzarella, Monterrey jack or provolone, grated; 1/4 cup parmesan or fontina + more for topping; 2 eggs; 2 jars Alfredo sauce; 15 oz ricotta; 1 1/2 tbsp Italian seasonings

Servings: persons

12 oz box jumbo shells
1 lb mild Italian sausage links
1 small pkg frozen chopped spinach
1 medium onion, chopped
5 clove garlic, minced
1 lb sliced mushrooms
2 cup mozzarella, Monterrey jack or provolone, grated
1/4 cup parmesan or fontina + more for topping
2 eggs
2 jars Alfredo sauce
15 oz ricotta
1 1/2 tbsp Italian seasonings

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
Boil noodles to al-dente, drain and cool till easy to handle.
3
Brown sausage, then saute onions, mushrooms, and garlic till soft.
4
Stir in seasoning.
5
Whisk eggs, mix in ricotta.
6
Stir in cheeses and spinach.
7
Mix in cooled sausage, onion mixture.
8
Stuff the shells with mixture and place in baking dish with 2 cups of Alfredo sauce in bottom of dish.
9
Cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with more grated cheese & seasoning if desired.
10
Bake 10-15 minutes covered with foil, then remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes until top is slightly browned.

484

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz box jumbo shells, 1 lb mild Italian sausage links, 1 small pkg frozen chopped spinach, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Brenda's Stuffed Shells falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brenda's Stuffed Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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