Sausage Stuffed Shells
A hearty and comforting dish of jumbo pasta shells stuffed with Italian sausage and creamy cheese, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Italian sausage
- Ricotta cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Mix the cooked sausage with ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the sausage and ricotta mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and top with remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot and consider garnishing with parsley or basil. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg