Creamy Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells
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Creamy Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells
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Jumbo shells are precooked then filled with a creamy, cheesy Italian sausage and spinach mixture before being baked with marinara and mozzarella for a comforting, filling dinner great for families of all sizes.
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces dried jumbo pasta shells about 1/2 box
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
For the creamy Italian sausage filling
- 1.5 pounds Italian sausage mild or hot
- 1 onion diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves pressed
- 8 ounces fresh spinach chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Cook pasta shells per package directions.
To make the filling
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the Italian sausage and onion until no longer pink.
- Stir in the cream cheese, parmesan and garlic until melted and creamy.Add the spinach and parsley and stir to combine.
To assemble the pasta shells
- Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish by spreading half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the pan.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta shells. Add a spoonful of the sausage mixture inside the shell and arrange filling side up in the casserole dish. Repeat with all shells.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and shells are piping hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4shells
Calories
660kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
1403mg
(58%)
Potassium
853mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4585IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 660 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4shells | |
| Calories | 660kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1403mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 853mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4585IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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