Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 uncooked jumbo pasta shells; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 large egg, beaten; 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup 2% cottage cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; SAUCE:; 3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce; 4 teaspoons dried minced onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

30 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, beaten
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain and return to pan. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted.
2
Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in spinach and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Spread 1-1/3 cups sauce onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish and 2/3 cup sauce over the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Fill pasta shells with sausage mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce.
3
Bake, covered, 45 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

3948

kcal

Calories

Fat

646

Carbs

163

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 30 uncooked jumbo pasta shells, 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Cheese & Sausage 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.

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Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Shells

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