SAUSAGE-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

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Italian sausage adds a little spice to a mellow ricotta cheese filling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 jumbo pasta shells (from 16-oz package)
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 can (28 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir ricotta cheese and egg into sausage.
  • In medium bowl, mix tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spoon 1 cup tomato sauce mixture over bottom. Spoon about 2 tablespoons sausage mixture into each pasta shell. Arrange shells on sauce in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1740 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Shavito Themba99
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The shells are stuffed with a delicious sausage filling and then baked in a creamy tomato sauce.


Muzakkir Paulse
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I'm a vegetarian, but I made this recipe with a meatless sausage and it was still delicious! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful.


Thapelo Gambu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Jaydan Shepherd
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to impress your guests.


dawae jack
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The shells are stuffed with a delicious sausage filling and then baked in a creamy tomato sauce.


Mwila Ngoda
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sausage filling.


Raymundo Tapia
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I'm not a huge fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful without being too heavy.


yared yada
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Amber Jolliff
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I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best pasta dish he's ever had.


BIG PLAN
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I've tried a lot of sausage stuffed pasta shell recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect comfort food.


gina gunter
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Riffat Mehmood
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I was a bit skeptical at first, but this dish turned out to be amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect.


Brianna Maher
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Hasnan Khan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Javier Cercas
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This sausage stuffed pasta shells recipe was a hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and satisfying.