Mom'S Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Mom'S Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) box package jumbo pasta shells; 1/2 lb italian sweet sausage (I use Hot); 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (mom uses more, and I make my own sauce, that includes meat and lots of veggies); 20 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained (I get fresh and steam it and chop it); 2 eggs; 1 lb ricotta cheese; 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon onion salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I use more, and fresh garlic in the sauce); 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (I use a lot more, fresh grated)

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) box package jumbo pasta shells
1/2 lb italian sweet sausage (I use Hot)
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (mom uses more, and I make my own sauce, that includes meat and lots of veggies)
20 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained (I get fresh and steam it and chop it)
2 eggs
1 lb ricotta cheese
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I use more, and fresh garlic in the sauce)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (I use a lot more, fresh grated)

1
Cook shells according to directions, drain.
2
Brown and drain sausage.
3
Add sauce to meat and cook 15 minutes.
4
Press out excess moisture from spinach and chop.
5
Beat Eggs slightly. Add Spinach, 2 cheeses and seasonings. Mix till blended.
6
Pour 1/2 C sauce mixture into a bottom of a 3 Quart dish (9 X12). Stuff each shell with the mixture and arrange shells in a single layer in the pan. Tuck in broken pieces. Pour sauce over all.
7
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
8
Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
9
Can substitute Manicotti for shells if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) box package jumbo pasta shells, 1/2 lb italian sweet sausage (I use Hot), 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (mom uses more, and I make my own sauce, that includes meat and lots of veggies), 20 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained (I get fresh and steam it and chop it), and more.

Yes, Mom'S 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.

Mom'S Stuffed Shells

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