Simple Stuffed Shells (With No Meat Option) Recipe

Name: Simple Stuffed Shells (With No Meat Option)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained; 1 -2 cup light ricotta cheese (use full amount if not using meat or for extra cheesey); 1 1/2 cups cooked sausage, crumbled (optional); 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed, very finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (optional) or 2 teaspoons garlic powder (optional); 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste; 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce or (26 ounce) jar homemade pasta sauce

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 -2 cup light ricotta cheese (use full amount if not using meat or for extra cheesey)
1 1/2 cups cooked sausage, crumbled (optional)
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed, very finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 large egg
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (optional) or 2 teaspoons garlic powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce or (26 ounce) jar homemade pasta sauce

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["Preheat oven to 375 F and grease a 9x13"" casserole; if you have not already done so, prepare pasta shells according to package directions and also brown your sausage, drain & crumble.", "Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, all of the ricotta (use 2 cups if not using meat or if you like it very cheesey, even if you are using meat, otherwise use just 1 cup), as well as the parsley (reserving a small amount to garnish), egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, nutmeg and black pepper.", "Pour sauce into the baking dish and then set the unfilled shells on top facing up so that you can fill them.", "Evenly portion out the crumbled sausage, if using, in the bottom of each shell.", "Spoon filling to a large ziptop plastic bag and snip off one corner.", "Pipe about 2 Tbsp filling into the each of the prepared pasta shells, or as much or as little as you prefer.", "Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until sauce is bubbling under the foil.", "Remove foil, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and bake, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.", "Serve extra sauce from the pan on the side."]

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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 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained, 1 -2 cup light ricotta cheese (use full amount if not using meat or for extra cheesey), 1 1/2 cups cooked sausage, crumbled (optional), 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, and more.

Yes, Simple Stuffed Shells (With No Meat Option) 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.

Simple Stuffed Shells (With No Meat Option)

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