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CHEESE-STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got the recipe and made a few changes to it in my own kitchen. I'm happy to share it with you. —Lori Mecca, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 01 hours 25 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Yield 12 servings (2 casseroles).

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
SAUCE:
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the spinach, cream cheese and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and cinnamon if desired. , Stuff pasta shells with sausage mixture. Arrange in two shallow 2-qt. or 11x7-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Combine the sauce ingredients; spoon over shells. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, FatContent 23g fat (14g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 94mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1097mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 24g protein.

CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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Make and share this Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs, beaten
30 ounces ricotta cheese, lowfat okay
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, lowfat okay
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, lowfat okay
1/2 cup fresh parsley sprig, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
12 ounces shell pasta, jumbo, prepared
26 ounces spaghetti sauce, lowfat okay
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, lowfat okay

Steps:

  • Boil shells according to package directions. Remove from pot with tongs to avoid tearing and allow to cool on a sheet of wax paper.
  • Combine eggs, cheeses, and seasonings in bowl.
  • Spoon about 3 Tbls. cheese mixture into each cooked shell.
  • Spread 2 Tbls of the spaghetti sauce in bottom of 13"x9" baking dish.
  • Arrange shells in dish over sauce.Pour remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
  • Sprinkle cheese over sauce.
  • Bake in 350F degrees oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.7, FatContent 27.4, SaturatedFatContent 15.9, CholesterolContent 137.1, SodiumContent 977.5, CarbohydrateContent 43.8, FiberContent 2.9, SugarContent 6.3, ProteinContent 31.7

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