Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells; 2/3 pound bulk Italian sausage; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2/3 cup 4% cottage cheese; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2/3 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2/3 cup 4% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1
Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set half of the sausage aside for filling.
2
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, brown sugar and Italian seasoning to remaining sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, egg, parsley and reserved sausage. Stuff into shells.
4
Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells in dish; drizzle with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan if desired.
5
Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

1346

kcal

Calories

Fat

235

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 uncooked jumbo pasta shells, 2/3 pound bulk Italian sausage, 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, 1/2 cup tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Cheesy 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.

Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Shells

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