Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Stuffed Shells

This is a delicious baked pasta dish with large shells filled with meat, spinach and cheese that children always seem to love. It is kind of a ‘spaghetti that behaves itself!’

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
  • ½ pound Italian sausage
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach – thawed, drained and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.

Step 2
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.

Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4
Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Step 5
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

461
Calories
18g
Fat
52g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 461
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 24%
Saturated Fat8g 39%
Cholesterol69mg 23%
Sodium741mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate52g 19%
Dietary Fiber4g 16%
Total Sugars6g
Protein22g
Vitamin C14mg 69%
Calcium259mg 20%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium609mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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