SAUSAGE AND EGGPLANT-STUFFED SHELLS IN A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Directions In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat and saute the sausage until golden brown, stirring to break up the pieces, about 6 minutes. Add half of the onions and the eggplant, season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly caramelized and very soft. Add 1 tablespoon garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl to cool. When the mixture has cooled to room temperature, stir in the ricotta or mascarpone cheese, spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and sugar. Stir to combine well. Lightly grease a deep 9 by 13-inch casserole or lasagna pan and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells until just al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Pat shells dry. Stuff the pasta shells with the sausage-eggplant mixture and place in the prepared casserole dish. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat and saute the remaining chopped onions until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon of garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook until the sauce is reduced in volume by about 1/3, about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the basil to the sauce and pour the sauce over the shells in the casserole. Sprinkle with the fontina cheese and the remaining Parmesan. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the sauce is lightly browned in spots and bubbly around the edges, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Vinesh OBrien
vinesh-o13@hotmail.comOverall, this was a good recipe. The flavors were nice and the stuffed shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Ysysh3y Hsjusis
h-y@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stuffed shells didn't turn out very well. The sauce was too thin and the shells were undercooked.
Deewana pagl
d_pagl@hotmail.frThis dish is definitely a keeper! I will be making it again and again.
Glory Martha
glorym59@gmail.comI would give this recipe a 5 out of 5 stars! It was absolutely delicious and my family loved it.
GadolYAH's Productions
productions_g@hotmail.frThis was my first time making stuffed shells and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.
Oluwa Toyin
toluwa@hotmail.frI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The flavors are amazing and the stuffed shells are always cooked perfectly.
Elizabeth Thompson
e@aol.comThis recipe was a disaster! The sauce curdled and the stuffed shells were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Semin Tanjic
semin.tanjic@hotmail.frThis dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and the stuffed shells were quite filling. I would recommend this dish for a special occasion, but not for a regular weeknight meal.
Tamsin McInerny
t6@hotmail.comThe sauce was a little bland for my taste, but the stuffed shells were still delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would add some extra seasoning to the sauce.
Md Shob
m_s@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors of the sausage and sauce were amazing.
Zain Don
z_d@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The stuffed shells were cheesy and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.
Spacy
spacy65@aol.comThe flavors in this dish were amazing! The sausage and eggplant were cooked to perfection, and the tomato basil cream sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Md. Siraj
siraj18@gmail.comI made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the creamy sauce and the tender eggplant. I will definitely be making this again.
Ch Anwar
ch.anwar@gmail.comThis was an absolutely delicious and flavorful dish! The combination of the sausage, eggplant, and tomato basil cream sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and satisfying meal.