Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. jumbo pasta shells; 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 pkg. frozen spinach, thawed; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 c. bread crumbs; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste; 3 c. Italian tomato sauce; 1 1/2 c. grated Mozzarella cheese; additional Parmesan cheese (for topping); chopped parsley (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. jumbo pasta shells
1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 lb. lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 pkg. frozen spinach, thawed
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
3 c. Italian tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. grated Mozzarella cheese
additional Parmesan cheese (for topping)
chopped parsley (for garnish)

1
Cook the pasta shells until al dente.
2
Drain and rinse with cold water.
3
Drain well.
4
Saute the sausage and ground beef until crumbly.
5
Drain and discard the fat.
6
In a large frying pan, saute the garlic and onion in the oil until transparent.
7
Add the spinach and cook until the liquid is evaporated.
8
Combine the sauteed meat and spinach mixture in a bowl.
9
Add the remaining ingredients except the tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
10
Mix together very well.
11
Place 2 1/2 cups of the tomato sauce into one 10 x 14-inch glass baking dish.
12
Fill the shells with the meat mixture; close them and place them seam side down in the sauce.
13
Top the shells with the remaining sauce and cover with Mozzarella and additional Parmesan cheese.
14
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes or until hot throughout and bubbly.
15
Uncover the dish and broil a couple of minutes to brown the cheese slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley.

976

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. jumbo pasta shells, 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage, casings removed, 1 lb. lean ground beef, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Shells

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