Makeover Cheese-Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Makeover Cheese-Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 Italian turkey sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional; 24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained; 3 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 Italian turkey sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
3 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Crumble beef and sausage into a
2
; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3
Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the spinach, ricotta and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, Italian seasoning, pepper and cinnamon if desired; mix well.
4
Stuff pasta shells with meat mixture. Arrange in two 11x7-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Combine the sauce ingredients; spoon over shells.
5
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

3196

kcal

Calories

Fat

486

Carbs

149

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), 1 Italian turkey sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, and more.

Yes, Makeover Cheese-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.

Makeover Cheese-Stuffed Shells

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