Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
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3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1 (16 ounce) package finely shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, plus more for garnish if desired
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1 (24 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; place drained pasta on baking sheet to cool.
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Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Cook and crumble sausage until it has lost its pink color and begins to brown. Remove from heat; drain off grease. Stir 1/2 of the shredded cheese and Italian seasoning into browned sausage.
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Spoon sausage mixture into pasta shells (1 to 2 tablespoons per shell). Arrange stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.
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Pour marinara sauce evenly over the shells. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of Italian seasoning, if desired.
Recipe Tips
If you don't like a lot of sauce, adjust the amount to suit your taste. You can use parsley flakes for garnish instead of Italian seasoning.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
578 | Calories |
25g | Fat |
57g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 578 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 25g | 32% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 53% |
Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
Sodium 1171mg | 51% |
Total Carbohydrate 57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 30g | 60% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 485mg | 37% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 562mg | 12% |
* 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.