Mario Batali'S Turkey Sausage Stuffed Shells

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Bring 8 quarts water to the boil in a large pot and add 3 Tbsp.salt. Drop the shells into the water and cook until 3 minutes short of the suggested cooking time, then drain them in a colander and shock them in ice water until very cold. Place in a colander lined with paper towels to dry and rest.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the sausage and cook until it begins to brown in its own fat. Add the flour and stir to distribute well and cook 5 minutes. Add the milk, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly, then remove from heat and allow to cool.

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   Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and stir in the egg, the ricotta, the mayonnaise and the Romano cheese and mix well. Set aside.

4. 4

   Grease a 10 x 12-inch baking dish with extra virgin olive oil and set aside. Carefully stuff each shell with 2 to 3 Tbsp. of the turkey sausage mixture and lay each one open side up in the baking dish, next to one another, but not too crowded to squeeze each other. Spoon a good Tbsp. of the tomato sauce over each shell and then sprinkle grated Romano cheese over all.

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   Bake in the oven until bubbling hot, about 30 minutes. Remove; let rest 5 minutes and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.