Sausage-Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Sausage-Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/3 cup 4% cottage cheese; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons beaten egg; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley; 6 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

1/3 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup 4% cottage cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
6 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1
In a small saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set half of the sausage aside for filling. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, brown sugar and Italian seasoning to sausage in pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, parsley and reserved sausage. Stuff into shells. Spread 1/4 cup meat sauce in an ungreased 1-qt. shallow baking dish. Place stuffed shells in dish; drizzle with remaining meat sauce.
3
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until filling reaches 160u00b0.

690

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Sausage-Stuffed Shells falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sausage-Stuffed Shells

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