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Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

Delicious stuffed shells with Italian sausage, ricotta, and marinara sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz Jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 24 oz Marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked sausage.
  5. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Stuff each shell with the sausage mixture and place in the baking dish.
  7. Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 3mg

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Stuffed Shells
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