Shelle’s Stuffed Shells

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Tasty Shelle's Stuffed Shells Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb hot Italian sausage , ground
20 -24 large pasta shells , about half of a box
1 large onion , diced
1 -2 tablespoon butter
4 -5 garlic cloves , finely diced or grated
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 container ricotta cheese
1 package spinach
4 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
672
Sugar
10g
Fat
44g
Shelle's Stuffed Shells are a classic Italian-American dish that are perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a special occasion. These stuffed shells are filled with a flavorful mixture of sausage, ricotta cheese, and spinach, and are baked with marinara sauce and plenty of melty cheese. They are a crowd-pleasing meal that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground sausage until browned. Drain the excess fat and set aside.
4.In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for an additional minute.
5.Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
6.In a separate bowl, mix together the cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
7.Stuff each pasta shell with the sausage and ricotta mixture. Place the stuffed shells in a baking dish.
8.Pour the marinara sauce over the stuffed shells. Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
9.Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.

PROS

These Shelle’s Stuffed Shells are a delicious and satisfying meal.

The pasta shells are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sausage and ricotta cheese, and are baked with marinara sauce and plenty of cheese.

CONS

This recipe does require a bit of prep work.
Stuffed shells can be a bit time-consuming to prepare, but the end result is well worth the effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not exactly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
Sausage is high in saturated fat, so it should be eaten in moderation.
The spinach in the recipe adds some nutrients, including vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium.

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