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Sausage and Pepper Stuffed Shell Recipe

These Sausage and Peppers Stuffed Shells are a mashup of two fan favorites and are a fun way to spice up any weekday meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 643 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 12 ounce box jumbo shells
  • 4 links sausage removed from casing (turkey or pork, sweet or spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon light extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1/2 sweet onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons homemade Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups Italian cheeses shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil a large pot of water, preferably a Dutch oven and add a small amount of salt (optional.) When the water comes to a rolling boil, add shells and cook according to package directions, minus 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water immediately. Transfer to a paper towel lined cookie sheet with shells placed upside down to drain excess water.
  2. While shells are boiling, brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, or until brown, breaking up with a spatula or spoon. Remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Add olive oil, bell peppers, and onion to the same hot skillet. Saute for 5-7 minutes or until soft. Transfers to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add browned sausage, Italian seasoning and 1 cup shredded Italian cheese to bell pepper mixture. Toss to mix.
  4. Spread a few spoons of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Carefully fill each pasta shell with sausage mixture and place into the dish, fitting tightly so they are upright. Cover with remaining marinara sauce and 1 cup shredded Italian cheese.
  5. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Sausage and Peppers Stuffed Shells!
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 643kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 885mg (37%) Potassium 785mg (22%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1730IU (35%) Vitamin C 58.2mg (65%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 643

% Daily Value*

Calories 643kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 885mg 37%
Potassium 785mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1730IU 35%
Vitamin C 58.2mg 65%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.