Delicious Sausage Stuffed Shells
Delicious Sausage Stuffed Shells are a comforting Italian dish that promises to bring warmth to your dinner table. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella. Baked in rich marinara sauce and topped with Parmesan, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, they are sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces while cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the filling using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a greased baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells seam-side up and pour remaining marinara over them. Top with reserved mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil during the last 5 minutes for a golden crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg