CHEESE-STUFFED SHELLS
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
Time 1h25m
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., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
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idris yusuf
[email protected]I made these shells for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Francis Muigai
[email protected]These shells were easy to make and so delicious! I used a combination of ricotta and cottage cheese for the filling, and I added some chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. The shells were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definit
Aziz Md
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shells are stuffed with a delicious mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, and they're baked in a creamy tomato sauce. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a s
Yomi Shoderu
[email protected]These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Brenda lakica
[email protected]I made these shells for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
kelsey barker
[email protected]These shells were easy to make and so delicious! I used a combination of ricotta and cottage cheese for the filling, and I added some chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. The shells were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definit
WhatEcho
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shells are stuffed with a delicious mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, and they're baked in a creamy tomato sauce. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a s
Jarad Lewis
[email protected]These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Dean Bela
[email protected]I made these shells for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Bhuwaneshori Pant
[email protected]These shells were easy to make and so delicious! I used a combination of ricotta and cottage cheese for the filling, and I added some chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. The shells were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definit
No name mage
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shells are stuffed with a delicious mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, and they're baked in a creamy tomato sauce. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a s
Thandidzo Mambo
[email protected]These shells were delicious! I made them for my family last night and they were a hit. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.