Best 2 Cheese Sausage Stuffed Shells Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our featured dish: Cheese Sausage Stuffed Shells, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture tender jumbo pasta shells, generously filled with a savory blend of ground sausage, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, herbs, and spices, then enveloped in a rich and tangy tomato sauce. This delectable dish is a perfect balance of hearty and comforting, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying family meal or a special occasion feast.

In addition to the star of the show, this article offers a diverse collection of recipes to cater to various tastes and preferences. Craving a classic Italian pasta dish? Try your hand at our flavorful Spaghetti and Meatballs, where juicy meatballs nestle in a robust tomato sauce, creating a harmonious union of flavors. For a lighter option, our Caprese Pasta Salad is a refreshing medley of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, tossed in a zesty vinaigrette.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE & SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS

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I like to make this meal for special occasions, and everyone who has tried these stuffed shells has left satisfied. I suggest making a double batch and freezing one for future dinners. -Tiffany Carlson, Colfax, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

30 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, beaten
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain and return to pan. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted., Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in spinach and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Spread 1-1/3 cups sauce onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish and 2/3 cup sauce over the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Fill pasta shells with sausage mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce., Bake, covered, 45 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH, CHEESE, AND SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS OAMC

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I found this in a magazine and decided to try it. So glad I did! I made it for the first time last night and it is really great. I used 9 oz. fresh spinach instead of the frozen spinach, and it worked great. My husband even liked it, and he is not normally a spinach person. I used most of a 26 oz jar for 1/2 a recipe, so you may need more sauce than called for. I'm sure you could use homemade, too. Be flexible! Also, this recipe makes quite a bit. I am cooking for two people, and I froze half the stuffed shells for another time, and there were still plenty of leftovers. Freezing them works great! I flash froze the stuffed shells on a cookie sheet, then dumped them in a ziploc and stashed them in the deep freeze. I let them defrost for a day. Then you just have to add sauce, and cook! Perfect weeknight meal, but good enough to serve to company.

Provided by Hwin5168

Categories Pasta Shells

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 shells, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, chopped
3/4 lb ground sausage
2 garlic cloves
1 egg
16 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, chopped, thawed, and drained
26 ounces spaghetti sauce with basil

Steps:

Cook pasta shells according to directions. Drain, rinse, and let drain again.
Saute onion in oil about 5 minutes. Add ground sausage and garlic. Cook until sausage is done. Cool.
Beat egg slightly. Add ricotta cheese, mozzerella cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, and cooled sausage mixture. Mix well.
Stuff shells. (This is where I flash-froze half of them).
Put 1 c of spagetti sauce in bottom of corningware (or 9x13 pan, or something else). Add shells. Pour the rest of the sauce on top. Sprinkle with more mozzerella or parmesan cheese, if desired.
Cook at 350 for 30 minutes, covered. Cook 10 minutes uncovered.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients. Fresh sausage, cheese, and pasta will give your dish the best flavor.
Don't overcook the pasta. Cook the pasta al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when it's stuffed.
Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of different cheeses will give your stuffing a more complex flavor. Try using a mix of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses.
Season the stuffing well. Use a generous amount of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to flavor the stuffing.
Stuff the shells carefully. Be careful not to overstuff the shells, or they may burst open during baking.
Bake the shells until they're golden brown. This will give them a crispy exterior and a gooey interior.

Conclusion:

Cheese sausage stuffed shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new dinner idea, give cheese sausage stuffed shells a try.