BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS
I rarely invite friends for dinner without someone requesting this easy pasta casserole. The sweet squash complements the spicy sausage, and the creamy goat cheese makes it all just melt in your mouth! You can substitute manicotti or even rolled lasagna noodles for the shells. The stuffed shells and sauce can be prepared a day ahead and assembled just before baking. -Taylor Hale, Sonoma, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast squash, stirring halfway through, until tender and starting to caramelize, 40 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; roughly mash. Reduce heat to 350°., Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain., In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and 1 cup onion, crumbling meat, until no longer pink. Add baby kale; cook until kale is tender, 3-5 minutes. Mix with squash. Stir in 4 ounces goat cheese., In same skillet, heat remaining olive oil. Add remaining onion; cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add tomatoes, sage and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool about 5 minutes. Pulse in a blender until combined. Add half-and-half; pulse until smooth. Pour about half of sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons squash mixture; arrange in the baking dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over shells; top with remaining goat cheese. Bake, covered, until beginning to bubble, 20 minutes. Remove cover; bake another 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
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Sabeeh Khan
[email protected]These stuffed shells are a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. They're also a great make-ahead meal.
Lf:Liton Hossain
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of sausage and squash, and it's always delicious.
Md Naveed
[email protected]These stuffed shells were easy to make and turned out great. I used pre-cooked sausage to save time, and it worked perfectly.
Pona Heli Kahonah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I loved these stuffed shells. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were perfectly cooked.
Dayan Abbasi
[email protected]Yum! These stuffed shells are so good! The butternut squash and sausage are a great combination, and the shells are cooked to perfection.
Aiman Khalid
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly.
Bonnie Shortkutt
[email protected]I love the idea of this recipe, but I found the filling to be a little too dry. I think I would add some more liquid next time.
Georgianna Schultz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out perfectly. The filling was a little bland for my taste, so I added some extra garlic and salt.
Henri Berube
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Wykrazy Omariba
[email protected]These stuffed shells were a big hit with my family. The shells were tender and the filling was creamy and flavorful.
Asa Walker
[email protected]This is my new go-to comfort food. The butternut squash and sausage are a perfect combination, and the shells are cooked to perfection. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.
imon Give
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I used pre-cooked sausage to save time, and it turned out great. The shells were perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful.
Jefferson Correia
[email protected]Oh my! I made this for my family and they absolutely devoured it! They couldn't get enough of the creamy butternut squash filling and the crispy sausage. It was a hit!