Shelle's Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Shelle's Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage, ground; 20 -24 large pasta shells, about half of a box; 1 large onion, diced; 1 -2 tablespoon butter; 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely diced or grated; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 (9 ounce) package spinach; 4 cups marinara sauce; ½ cup parmesan cheese; 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb hot Italian sausage, ground
20 -24 large pasta shells, about half of a box
1 large onion, diced
1 -2 tablespoon butter
4 -5 garlic cloves, finely diced or grated
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (9 ounce) package spinach
4 cups marinara sauce
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese

1
Boil pasta water.
2
Sweat diced onions and garlic in butter until soft, add sausage and italian seasoning and brown.
3
Add shells to boiling water, cook until slightly under al dente, rinse in cold water.
4
Defrost spinach in microwave and drain.
5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
6
In large bowl combine spinach, ricotta, parmesean cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella and cooked sausage.
7
Stuff mixture into shells, I try to get as much in as I can, and place in baking dish lined with foil with a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
8
Cover shells with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, additional parmesean cheese is yummy as well.
9
Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.

2415

kcal

Calories

Fat

409

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hot Italian sausage, ground, 20 -24 large pasta shells, about half of a box, 1 large onion, diced, 1 -2 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Shelle'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.

Shelle's Stuffed Shells

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