Stuffed Shell Alfredo Casserole

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Stuffed shell Alfredo casserole, a creamy and cheesy Italian-American family favorite
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

1 hour 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package sweet Italian turkey sausage
2 jars of your favorite prepared alfredo sauce
1 package frozen broccoli florets
2 cans artichoke bottoms
16 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
1 box jumbo pasta shells
1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1 large egg
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
630
Sugar
6g
Fat
39g
Stuffed shell Alfredo casserole is a classic Italian-American dish that has been a family favorite for generations. This creamy and cheesy casserole is loaded with delicious ingredients, such as sweet Italian turkey sausage, broccoli florets, and artichoke bottoms. This dish is perfect for feeding a crowd, as it is easy to make and can be customized to fit any dietary restrictions. The casserole is especially comforting during the colder months, and is great for holiday gatherings and potlucks. Whether you are looking for a family dinner or a crowd pleaser for your next event, stuffed shell Alfredo casserole is sure to be a hit!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Cook the pasta shells according to the instructions on the box, and set aside to cool.
3.In a skillet, cook and crumble the sweet Italian turkey sausage until brown, then drain any excess grease.
4.In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, sausage, frozen broccoli florets, artichoke bottoms, ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.
5.Pour one jar of the alfredo sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the bottom.
6.Carefully stuff each pasta shell with the mixture using a spoon, and place the shells into the baking dish on top of the alfredo sauce.
7.Pour the second jar of alfredo sauce over the top of the stuffed shells, spreading it evenly to cover the shells.
8.Sprinkle the breadcrumbs across the top of the casserole.
9.Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
10.Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This dish is a hearty and comforting family favorite, perfect for feeding a crowd.

It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance and baked when ready.

It is also a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet.

The recipe can be easily customized to fit any dietary restrictions.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat, due to the use of alfredo sauce and cheese.

It is also not the healthiest due to the processed meat and canned vegetables.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its cons, this casserole does provide some health benefits.
The broccoli and artichokes are good sources of fiber and vitamins C and K.
The dish can also be made healthier by using low-fat or non-dairy alfredo sauce, and by replacing the sausage with ground chicken or turkey.

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