Cheesy Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells; 1/2 pound Italian sausage; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups spaghetti sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
2
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

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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: 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells, 1/2 pound Italian sausage, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry, 1 cup ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Stuffed 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.

Cheesy Stuffed Shells

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