Cheesy Stuffed Shells

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This is a delicious baked pasta dish with large shells filled with meat, spinach and cheese that children always seem to love. It is kind of a 'spaghetti that behaves itself!'

Submitted by Anonymous

Updated on April 3, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
½ pound Italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

461	Calories
18g	Fat
52g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 461
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	24%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 741mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 22g	44%
Vitamin C 14mg	15%
Calcium 259mg	20%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 609mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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