Lasagna Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Lasagna Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: *1/2 pound Sweet Italian Sausage; *1/2 pound Ground Beef; *1 box Jumbo Pasta Shells; *16 ounces Ricotta Cheese; *1 Egg, beaten; *1/2 pound Mozzarella Cheese,; shredded; *1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese; *1 tablespoon Parsley; Sauce:; *1 (28 ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes; *1 (6 ounce) can Tomato Paste *2 (6.5 ounce) cans Tomato Sauce; *3 cloves Garlic, minced; *1/2 Onion, minced; *2 tablespoons Sugar; *1/2 tablespoon Basil

Servings: persons

*1/2 pound Sweet Italian Sausage
*1/2 pound Ground Beef
*1 box Jumbo Pasta Shells
*16 ounces Ricotta Cheese
*1 Egg, beaten
*1/2 pound Mozzarella Cheese,
shredded
*1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
*1 tablespoon Parsley
Sauce:
*1 (28 ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes
*1 (6 ounce) can Tomato Paste *2 (6.5 ounce) cans Tomato Sauce
*3 cloves Garlic, minced
*1/2 Onion, minced
*2 tablespoons Sugar
*1/2 tablespoon Basil

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Directions:
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1) In a large pan brown the ground beef and sausage over medium high heat. Drain
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and remove from heat.
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2) In a second saucepan saute the garlic and onions in a little olive oil. Add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce then bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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3) Meanwhile cook pasta shells according to box.
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4) Preheat oven to 375oF.
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5) Mix ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, the egg, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Mix in the cooled meat mixture then mix in 1+ cups of the cooled sauce.
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6) Cover the bottom of two baking dishes with the remaining tomato sauce. Fill the pasta shells with the cheesy meat mixture and place in the baking dishes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella evenly over top.
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7) Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese begins to turn brown.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: *1/2 pound Sweet Italian Sausage, *1/2 pound Ground Beef, *1 box Jumbo Pasta Shells, *16 ounces Ricotta Cheese, and more.

Yes, Lasagna 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.

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Lasagna Stuffed Shells

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