CHEESE-STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
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
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.
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I came up with this based upon another recipe, but used things I had in the kitchen. It is a great alternative if your family or guests don't eat red meat!
Provided by ECHO2003
Categories Chicken Breasts with Pasta
Total Time 1 hours 15 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Separate shells and let stand, so they are not touching, on waxed paper or foil.
- In large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, onion, egg and bread crumbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in three-quarters of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar; cook until cheeses melt.
- Fill shells with chicken mixture, using a tablespoon, and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the shells with the tomato sauce and top with the reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.2 calories, CarbohydrateContent 70.2 g, CholesterolContent 145.2 mg, FatContent 25.1 g, FiberContent 4.9 g, ProteinContent 48.6 g, SaturatedFatContent 13.4 g, SodiumContent 1402.2 mg, SugarContent 14.4 g
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