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Cheesy Stuffed Shells
SUBMITTED BY:
Kimber
PHOTO BY:
Kristen
"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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PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
45 Min
READY IN
1 Hr
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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
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DIRECTIONS
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.
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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by NJSS2000
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Jul. 23, 2003
I followed the recipe exactly except I used more spaghetti sauce and this was fantastic.
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I followed the recipe exactly except I used more spaghetti sauce and this was fantastic.
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by
LINDA MCLEAN
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LINDA MCLEAN
Jul. 23, 2003
Very delicious and different type of stuffed shell recipe. This is perfect for my hubby as he's not a big ricotta fan.
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Very delicious and different type of stuffed shell recipe. This is perfect for my hubby as...
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Reviewed on May 31, 2003 by DEAFMOTORCYCLES
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DEAFMOTORCYCLES
May 31, 2003
This was just GREAT! One change is that I used uncooked shells -- easier to stuff. Then covered with tomato sauce and baked according to directions. Came out perfect.
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This was just GREAT! One change is that I used uncooked shells -- easier to stuff. Then...
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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by Paula
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Paula
Aug. 29, 2003
Delicious recipe that I only made one change to. I used the new Italian flavored ground turkey from Jennie O Turkey store instead of the italian sausage, which helped cut down the fat without sacrificing any flavor. Otherwise, I made the recipe as stated, and it was great. Thanks.
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Delicious recipe that I only made one change to. I used the new Italian flavored ground...
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Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2003 by Mary
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Mary
Aug. 24, 2003
This was a real crowd pleaser and it was very simple to prepare. The fat and calories could be reduced by using low fat cheeses, and next time I make it I'll only use half the box of shells since there wasn't enough stuffing for the entire pound.
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This was a real crowd pleaser and it was very simple to prepare. The fat and calories could...
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Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by itty bittys mom
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itty bittys mom
Aug. 20, 2003
This recipe was pretty good. Next time I will add more spaghetti sauce because alot of it was gone when it was done cooking.
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This recipe was pretty good. Next time I will add more spaghetti sauce because alot of it was...
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Reviewed on May 31, 2003 by
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H2OSMILES
May 31, 2003
This was WONDERFUL! I cooked it for my boyfriend and he loved it! I used fresh spinach, as I didn't have time to let frozen spinach thaw - it still tasted great! I highly recommend this!
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This was WONDERFUL! I cooked it for my boyfriend and he loved it! I used fresh spinach, as I...
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Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by
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MATTSBELLY
Feb. 5, 2008
Very Yummy! The only thing I did differently was to omit the sausage. Also added a touch of parsley to the ricotta mixture. Will make again. Thanks for the recipe.
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Very Yummy! The only thing I did differently was to omit the sausage. Also added a touch of...
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Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by
Brie
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Brie
Oct. 24, 2007
This was sooooo good! I used a pound of Italian sausage since that's the way it is packaged and a little more sauce. My husband wanted me to make it again the next day! I highly recommend this recipe!
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This was sooooo good! I used a pound of Italian sausage since that's the way it is packaged...
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Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by Nina B.
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Nina B.
Apr. 30, 2007
Great recipe - just a few small suggestions - one is to layer the bottom of your baking dish w/spaghetti sauce and layer the shells on top of that - and definitely add some shredded mozzarella to the filling. I also use fresh spinach vs. frozen. Top w/sauce and mozzarella. Delicious - plus they make wonderful leftovers and keep well frozen!
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Great recipe - just a few small suggestions - one is to layer the bottom of your baking dish...
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