CHEESE & SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS

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I like to make this meal for special occasions, and everyone who has tried these stuffed shells has left satisfied. I suggest making a double batch and freezing one for future dinners. -Tiffany Carlson, Colfax, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

30 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, beaten
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain and return to pan. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted., Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in spinach and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Spread 1-1/3 cups sauce onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish and 2/3 cup sauce over the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Fill pasta shells with sausage mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce., Bake, covered, 45 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

Md Shifat
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I give this recipe a 5 out of 5 stars.


Aundralyn Jones
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These shells are a must-try for any pasta lover.


Moses Alice Roseline
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I can't wait to make these shells again!


Kevin Worrell (Llerrok)
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I'm going to try making these shells with different types of cheese next time.


khan mana
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These shells are a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Mohammed nazmul Nahim
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I served these shells with a side of garlic bread and they were a perfect meal.


Blue Star
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I made these shells ahead of time and they reheated well.


Sylvie Sylvie
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I didn't have any sun-dried tomatoes, so I used chopped fresh tomatoes instead. They were still delicious.


Shakeel Mogal
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I had a hard time finding jumbo shells, so I used regular shells instead. They still turned out great.


Md Rifat12
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These shells were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Princewill Etok
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The shells are impressive looking and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.


Rach Pounder
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love that you can use different types of cheese and sausage to create different flavor combinations.


Sa'Niya McNeil
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These stuffed shells were delicious! I used a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage, and added some spinach and mushrooms to the filling. They were so hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


James BM Lansana Jr.
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I'm not a huge fan of stuffed shells, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! These shells were amazing. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Lee Rivera
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These shells were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of marinara sauce and they were a hit.


Gabrielle Mabuana
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I made these stuffed shells for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I used a combination of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese, and Italian sausage. They were so creamy and flavorful.


Mavis Boaduwaa
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This is my go-to recipe for stuffed shells. It's simple to follow and the results are always delicious. I especially love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which add a nice tangy flavor.


Cameisha Mcqueen
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love that you can use different types of cheese and sausage to create different flavor combinations. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Hatim Gueblaoui
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These cheese sausage stuffed shells were a huge hit with my family! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The shells were cooked al dente and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.