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Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Shells
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Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe

A favorite family dinner even with your pickiest eaters. These shells are stuffed with sausage and cheese and covered in a delicious sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy dinner recipe, Easy Family Dinner, Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Shells
Servings: 8
Calories: 706kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Large Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian Sausage
  • 1 onion diced
  • 10 ounces Frozen Spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cottage cheese lowfat
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 24 Jumbo Pasta shells
  • 26 ounces pasta sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Brown sausage and onion over medium heat in a large saucepan; when meat is no longer pink, drain grease.
  • Transfer meat to a large bowl. Add in the spinach, cream cheese and egg; stir well.
  • Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, all the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined.
  • Stuff pasta shells with sausage mixture and place stuffed shell in prepared pan. Once all the shells are stuffed, spoon the sauce over the shells.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes
  • Uncover and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1735mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5583IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 613mg | Iron: 3mg