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Pasta shells stuffed with a filling of spicy sausage, baby spinach, creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheese are topped with pasta sauce and more cheese. Baked to perfection and served with garlic bread for a quick dinner.
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SPICY SAUSAGE-SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS

Cooked pasta shells, stuffed with a filling of ricotta cheese, sausage, spinach, and cheeses. Covered with a pasta sauce, more cheese, then baked.
Course Main Course, Pasta/Pizza
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Stuffed Pasta Shells, Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 9 shells
Calories 350kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • 9 large pasta shells
  • 1/2 lb Hot & Spicy ground sausage browned & grease drained
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup fresh baby spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 24oz jar pasta sauce

Instructions

  • Boil pasta shells in salted water as directed on the box (about 10-12 min). Drain and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, stir together the sausage, ricotta cheese, egg, spinach, parmesan, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Combine well.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with no stick cooking spray.
  • Divide the filling evenly between the shells. Arrange the shells in the baking dish. Spoon the pasta sauce over the shells. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake about 25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm with garlic bread and a salad.
  • **Recipe may be prepared a day ahead of time and refrigerated. Bake as directed.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.