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Sausage Stuffed Shells

Luscious Sausage Stuffed Shells for Cozy Family Dinners

Discover a comforting recipe for Sausage Stuffed Shells filled with ricotta and sausage, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 20-22 pieces Jumbo Shells
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage (Sweet/Hot) Can be swapped with ground beef
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Use high quality
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped, reserve some for garnish
For the Sauce and Topping
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Can replace with Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese For topping

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • cast iron skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sausage Stuffed Shells
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo shells for 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  3. In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked sausage, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, basil, and egg. Mix until creamy.
  5. Spread marinara sauce in the bottom of the skillet. Fill each shell with the sausage mixture.
  6. Arrange filled shells in the skillet, cover with remaining marinara, and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted. Broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden top.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a pastry bag for filling the shells cleanly. Cook jumbo shells only to al dente and rinse immediately. Feel free to freeze assembled shells without baking them.

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