Description
Stuffed shells with sausage are a delightful Italian comfort food that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. These jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy mixture of savory Italian sausage, ricotta, and melty mozzarella, all baked in rich marinara sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this dish is sure to impress everyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and chopped herbs until well combined.
- Stuff each shell generously with the filling and place seam-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg