Description
Delicious Sausage Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory mixture of Italian sausage and creamy ricotta cheese, then topped with gooey mozzarella and rich marinara sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a dish that is bursting with flavor in every cheesy bite, sure to bring everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it apart until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked sausage with ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each shell with about two tablespoons of the filling and place them seam-side up in the baking dish.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil for the last 5 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For lighter options, substitute ground turkey or chicken for sausage. - Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.