Smoked Stuffed Pasta Shells with Italian Sausage and Ricotta

Name: Smoked Stuffed Pasta Shells with Italian Sausage and Ricotta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 Pound Italian sausage; 16 Ounces ricotta cheese; ½ Cup baby spinach; ⅓ Cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ Teaspoon black pepper; 24 Ounces marinara sauce; 2 Cups shredded mozzarella; 12 Ounce jumbo shells

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
6
Calories
657 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Smoked Stuffed Pasta Shells with Italian Sausage and Ricotta

Iris Warren

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These delicious stuffed pasta shells are loaded with creamy ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, and spinach. The stuffed shells are perfect for an easy family dinner or a great recipe to make on your smoker for a unique twist.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 Pound Italian sausage
16 Ounces ricotta cheese
½ Cup baby spinach
⅓ Cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 egg beaten
1 garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ Teaspoon black pepper
24 Ounces marinara sauce
2 Cups shredded mozzarella divided
12 Ounce jumbo shells

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Instructions

Brown the sausage and crumble, then remove from the pan and cool.
Cook the baby spinach in the sausage grease, until wilted.
Combine the ricotta, sausage, parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, spinach, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of mozzarella in a bowl and mix to combine.
Cook the jumbo pasta shells per the package instructions.
Layer ⅓ of the jar of marinara in the 9x13 pan.
Stuff and layer the shells and place in the pan.
Top with the remaining marinara and ½ cup of water.
Top with the remaining mozarella cheese.
Smoke at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 657kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 157mg (52%) Sodium 1684mg (70%) Potassium 697mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1403IU (28%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 458mg (46%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 657 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	657kcal	33%
Carbohydrates	28g	9%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	45g	69%
Saturated Fat	21g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	17g	85%
Trans Fat	0.003g	0%
Cholesterol	157mg	52%
Sodium	1684mg	70%
Potassium	697mg	15%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1403IU	28%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	458mg	46%
Iron	4mg	22%