Italian Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 whole Jumbo Pasta Shells; Olive Oil, For Drizzling; 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage; 8 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 4 cups Baby Spinach; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes; 2 Tablespoons Prepared Basil Pesto; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

20 whole Jumbo Pasta Shells
Olive Oil, For Drizzling
1 pound Ground Italian Sausage
8 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 cups Baby Spinach
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Prepared Basil Pesto
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare shells according to package instructions and cook till al dente.
2
Drain, drizzle with a bit of olive oil to keep them from sticking, and set aside.
3
In a large saucepan brown the sausage and cook until completely cooked through.
4
Drain fat and then fold in the ricotta, Parmesan, spinach and garlic powder.
5
Let cool slightly.
6
Meanwhile, whisk together the crushed tomatoes and pestoseriously, this is way better than any jarred sauce you can buy!
7
To assemble, spoon a little bit of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
8
Stuff each shell with 1-2 tablespoons of the sausage filling and place open-side-up in the pan.
9
You may have some filling leftover (unless youre me in which case you wont, because you ate it all).
10
Top the shells with the remaining tomato sauce, then sprinkle with mozzarella.
11
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, then broil until cheese is brown and bubbly.

2088

kcal

Calories

Fat

379

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 whole Jumbo Pasta Shells, Olive Oil, For Drizzling, 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage, 8 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage and Spinach 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.

Italian Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells

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