Crispy Stuffed Shell Bites Recipe

Name: Crispy Stuffed Shell Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage; 2 shallots, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; One 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; One 1-pound box medium pasta shells; 4 cups vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage
2 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One 1-pound box medium pasta shells
4 cups vegetable oil

1
Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the oil, then the turkey sausage, and cook, breaking up the sausage into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until it is beginning to brown and fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the shallots and garlic and continue to cook until the sausage has browned and the shallots are soft, about 4 minutes.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
6
In a large bowl, using a rubber spatula, mix together the cheeses, tomatoes, basil, chives, salt and pepper.
7
Fold in the cooled sausage mixture.
8
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
9
Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions.
10
Strain the pasta well and spread it on paper towels in one layer to dry completely.
11
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F. In small batches, fry the dried shells until golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally so they don't stick to one another.
12
Remove the shells with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
13
Continue with the remaining pasta.
14
Fill each shell with about 1 teaspoon of the filling.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage, 2 shallots, minced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Crispy Stuffed Shell Bites falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Stuffed Shell Bites

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