Baked Stuffed Shells

Name: Baked Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces large shells pasta; ½ pound Italian sausage; ½ yellow onion; 48 ounces marinara sauce; 30 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 cup Parmesan Cheese; ½ cup Romano cheese; 2 cups mozzarella cheese; 3 cloves garlic; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 10 fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
8
Calories
600 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Baked Stuffed Shells

Finn Ferguson

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Need a little comfort food? You can’t go wrong with these delicious, easy stuffed shells! Done in an hour and the whole family will love them!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces large shells pasta
½ pound Italian sausage
½ yellow onion peeled and diced
48 ounces marinara sauce (2 jars)
30 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
½ cup Romano cheese shredded
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
3 cloves garlic minced
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
10 fresh basil leaves chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the inside of a large oval or 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Cook pasta in water for 9 minutes. Drain pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Break up the meat as it cooks. Add onion and cook for another 4 minutes until onions have softened.
Drain grease from skillet. Pout 1 jar or marinara into the skillet and stir to combine. Pour meat sauce into the bottom of the baking dish. Spread out into an even layer.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley.
Fill cooled pasta shells with ricotta mixture. Place in the dish over meat sauce, open side facing down. This will keep the cheese inside and the edges won't get hard.
Spoon the remaining marinara sauce all over the shells.
In a bowl, mix together the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over shells.
Bake for 40 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Notes

You can make this meal vegetarian by omitting the Italian sausage or using a plant-based protein substitute instead.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 600kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 1940mg (81%) Potassium 875mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1663IU (33%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 617mg (62%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 600 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	600kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	36g	72%
Fat	35g	54%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	133mg	44%
Sodium	1940mg	81%
Potassium	875mg	19%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1663IU	33%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	617mg	62%
Iron	3mg	17%