How To Make Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the cooked Italian sausage back to the skillet and stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and beaten egg. Mix well.
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Stir the sausage mixture into the cheese mixture until fully combined.
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Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling into each cooked jumbo pasta shell and arrange them in a baking dish.
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Pour the marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, covering them completely.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 540kcal
- Total Fat : 26g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 121mg
- Sodium : 1327mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 34g
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