Believe it or not, I’m not a fan of cheese and try to avoid it whenever possible. So dishes that are stuffed with things like ricotta turn me off. I created this dish as a compromise to my cheese avoidance and my husband’s love of Italian food.
Serve this with garlic bread and a salad for a wonderful family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
- 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1 (16 ounce) package finely shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, plus more for garnish if desired
- 1 (24 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; place drained pasta on baking sheet to cool.
Step 3
Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Cook and crumble sausage until it has lost its pink color and begins to brown. Remove from heat; drain off grease. Stir 1/2 of the shredded cheese and Italian seasoning into browned sausage.
Step 4
Spoon sausage mixture into pasta shells (1 to 2 tablespoons per shell). Arrange stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.
Step 5
Pour marinara sauce evenly over the shells. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of Italian seasoning, if desired.
Recipe Tips
If you don't like a lot of sauce, adjust the amount to suit your taste. You can use parsley flakes for garnish instead of Italian seasoning.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 578 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat25g | 32% |
Saturated Fat11g | 53% |
Cholesterol60mg | 20% |
Sodium1171mg | 51% |
Total Carbohydrate57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 15% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein30g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 9% |
Calcium485mg | 37% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium562mg | 12% |
*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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