Cheesy Stuffed Italian Shells Recipe

Name: Cheesy Stuffed Italian Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells; 1 lb ground pork; ¾ cup chopped onion; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon parsley; 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground pork
¾ cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 tablespoon parsley
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

1
For Sauce:.
2
Cook ground sausage until done.
3
Mix all the ingredients together and simmer for 2 hours.
4
For Filling:.
5
Mix softened cream cheese and eggs together, until well mixed.
6
Add the parsley and stir in the mozzarella cheese, mixing well.
7
Cook shells to package directions.
8
Cover the bottom of a 9 by 13 pan with one cup of the sauce.
9
Spoon filling into shells (you may not use all of the shells).
10
Arrange stuffed shells over the sauce.
11
Pour remaining sauce over the shells.
12
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
13
After 20 minutes baking time, top with 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese.
14
Enjoy!

1070

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Fat

Carbs

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells, 1 lb ground pork, ¾ cup chopped onion, 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Stuffed Italian Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Cheesy Stuffed Italian Shells

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