Who doesn't love a baked pasta casserole? Who doesn't love a make-ahead dinner? Here spicy pork sausage and hearty kale come together with creamy cheese for a crowd-pleasing freezer meal. For those who can't wait, the stuffed shells can be baked immediately and enjoyed the day they're made.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield Makes one 9-by-13-inch pan (serves 6 to 8)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook shells in a large pot of salted boiling water 5 minutes; drain. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage; cook, breaking up with spoon, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add kale and 2 tablespoons water to pan and cook, stirring, until wilted about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add to sausage. Let cool completely then coarsely chop mixture.
- Combine ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmigiano, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and sausage mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons filling. Spread 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with shells; spread 1 1/2 cups sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmigiano. Cover with parchment- lined foil.To Freeze: Freeze 1 hour, then wrap entire dish in plastic and keep in freezer up to 3 months. To bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove plastic. Bake, covered, until heated through and bubbling around edges, about 1 hour. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbling and golden in spots, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.To Bake and Serve: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove plastic. Bake, covered, until heated through and bubbling around edges, about 1 hour. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbling and golden in spots, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
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Nonkosi Ngcephe
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of stuffed shells, but these were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sk Life
[email protected]These stuffed shells were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Jeff Shilts
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The shells were stuffed with a delicious mixture of sausage, kale, and cheese. I served it with a side of marinara sauce and it was a hit with my family.
Rose Brighty
[email protected]These stuffed shells were amazing! The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Md Sohan. nic
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
bhupal thapa
[email protected]These stuffed shells were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
oketcho patrick
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of kale, but I loved it in this dish. The sausage and cheese helped to balance out the bitterness of the kale. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Rehman Yousafzai Official
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shells were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sausage, kale, and cheese. I served it with a side of marinara sauce and it was a delicious meal.
Daniela Mota
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The guests loved the unique flavor combination and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Anmol Majhi
[email protected]These sausage and kale stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I especially loved the combination of sausage, kale, and ricotta cheese.