Italian Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Italian Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage; 25 large pasta shells; 1 can Italian diced tomatoes, drained; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1/2 small package of ricotta, about 5 tbs.; 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh padsley; 1 salt, pepper to taste; 1 dash italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1
preheat oven to 350
2
boil a pot of water
3
add pasta shells to water and boil until cooked, about 15 minutes...stir occasionally, and drain when finished.
4
in the mean time, cook Italian sausage in pan in medium heat, then drain excess grease once browned.
5
Set aside.
6
add the diced onions to pan, cook two minutes.
7
add chopped garlic to pan and cook an additional minute.
8
add the can off tomatoes, the cooked Italian sausage, and fresh parsley
9
season and stir until everything is incorporated.
10
turn off the heat and stir in the ricotta cheese
11
stuff the cooked pasta shells with the mixture, and arrange in a circular oven safe dish
12
top with mozzarella cheese and cook for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts

2470

kcal

Calories

Fat

488

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 lb mild Italian sausage, 25 large pasta shells, 1 can Italian diced tomatoes, drained, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Stuffed Pasta 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!

Italian Stuffed Pasta Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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