Cheesy Stuffed Shells Recipe
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Cheesy Stuffed Shells

By: Kimber  
"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!'"

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What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  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.
  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.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 500 | Total Fat: 20.8g | Cholesterol: 82mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by Nina B. 
Great recipe - just a few small suggestions - one is to layer the bottom of your baking dish... MORE
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Reviewed on May 31, 2003 by DEAFMOTORCYCLES 
This was just GREAT! One change is that I used uncooked shells -- easier to stuff. Then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2003 by Mary 
This was a real crowd pleaser and it was very simple to prepare. The fat and calories could... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by MATTSBELLY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Very Yummy! The only thing I did differently was to omit the sausage. Also added a touch of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by NJSS2000 
I followed the recipe exactly except I used more spaghetti sauce and this was fantastic. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Very delicious and different type of stuffed shell recipe. This is perfect for my hubby as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by greenecook 
very tasty...i used fresh spinach, just chopped it up and added it to the sausage after it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by Paula 
Delicious recipe that I only made one change to. I used the new Italian flavored ground... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by itty bittys mom 
This recipe was pretty good. Next time I will add more spaghetti sauce because alot of it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2003 by H2OSMILES 
This was WONDERFUL! I cooked it for my boyfriend and he loved it! I used fresh spinach, as I... MORE

 
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