Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 jumbo pasta shells; 12 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 mild Italian sausage; ¾ cup light ricotta cheese; 1 cup light mozzarella cheese, grated; ¼ cup parmesan cheese or ¼ cup romano cheese, grated; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; black pepper, to taste; 1 ½ cups tomato sauce

Servings: persons

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["Preheat oven to 350F.", "Prepare shells according to package directions.", "Remember to cook a couple of extra shells in case of breakage.", "Remove sausage from casings and brown in a skillet along with onion and garlic.", "Use your spoon or spatula to break the sausage meat up into small pieces as it cooks.", "Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.", "Combine ricotta, parmesan, half the mozzarella, parsley, and pepper.", "Stir the cooled sausage mixture into the cheese mixture.", "Pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of a 9"" square casserole dish.", "Spoon the filling evenly into the cooked, drained shells and arrange the stuffed shells in the dish.", "Cover with the remaining sauce, and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.", "Cook, covered, for 20 minutes, then remove cover and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until cheese bubbles."]

1792

kcal

Calories

Fat

328

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 jumbo pasta shells, 12 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 mild Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Pasta 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.

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Stuffed Pasta Shells

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