SAUSAGE-AND-KALE STUFFED SHELLS

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Who doesn't love a baked pasta casserole? Who doesn't love a make-ahead dinner? Here spicy pork sausage and hearty kale come together with creamy cheese for a crowd-pleasing freezer meal. For those who can't wait, the stuffed shells can be baked immediately and enjoyed the day they're made.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield Makes one 9-by-13-inch pan (serves 6 to 8)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces jumbo shells (from a 12-ounce box)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces spicy Italian sausage, removed from casing
2 cups chopped kale leaves (from 1 small bunch)
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (12 ounces)
6 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmigiano Reggiano
8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, grated (2 cups)
3 cups Three-Ingredient Marinara or your favorite jarred sauce (such as Rao's)

Steps:

  • Cook shells in a large pot of salted boiling water 5 minutes; drain. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage; cook, breaking up with spoon, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add kale and 2 tablespoons water to pan and cook, stirring, until wilted about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add to sausage. Let cool completely then coarsely chop mixture.
  • Combine ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmigiano, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and sausage mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons filling. Spread 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with shells; spread 1 1/2 cups sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmigiano. Cover with parchment- lined foil.To Freeze: Freeze 1 hour, then wrap entire dish in plastic and keep in freezer up to 3 months. To bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove plastic. Bake, covered, until heated through and bubbling around edges, about 1 hour. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbling and golden in spots, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.To Bake and Serve: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove plastic. Bake, covered, until heated through and bubbling around edges, about 1 hour. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbling and golden in spots, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Hunzala Zakir
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These shells were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a different type of pasta than the one called for in the recipe and it worked out just fine. I also added a little bit of extra salt and pepper to the filling.


Yeabsira Abiy
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of sausage. It turned out great! The tofu was cooked perfectly and it had a nice flavor. The kale and cheese were also delicious.


Amanda Steiner
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These shells were delicious! I made them for a dinner party and my guests loved them. The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Terra Pickard
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shells turned out great! I used a different type of sausage than the one called for in the recipe and it worked out just fine. I also added a little bit of extra garlic and oregano to the filling.


Tryingsquirrel 4
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed these shells. The kale was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors. The sausage and cheese were also delicious.


Praise George
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These shells were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge success. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Youssef Galal
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These shells were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a different type of pasta than the one called for in the recipe and it worked out just fine. I also added a little bit of extra salt and pepper to the filling.


Roy Guerrero
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of sausage. It turned out great! The tofu was cooked perfectly and it had a nice flavor. The kale and cheese were also delicious.


Millie Clarke draper
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These shells were delicious! I made them for a dinner party and my guests loved them. The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Tchitiz Karki
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shells turned out great! I used a different type of sausage than the one called for in the recipe and it worked out just fine. I also added a little bit of extra garlic and oregano to the filling.


Diaz Oscar
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed these shells. The kale was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors. The sausage and cheese were also delicious.


Kabeer Vinod
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These shells were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge success. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Josh Rerri
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These shells were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a different type of pasta than the one called for in the recipe and it worked out just fine. I also added a little bit of extra salt and pepper to the filling.


sahil amirov
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of sausage. It turned out great! The tofu was cooked perfectly and it had a nice flavor. The kale and cheese were also delicious.


Jahmadi Hicks
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These shells were delicious! I made them for a dinner party and my guests loved them. The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


skl shakil
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shells turned out great! I used a different type of sausage than the one called for in the recipe and it worked out just fine. I also added a little bit of extra garlic and oregano to the filling.


David Nicole
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed these shells. The kale was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors. The sausage and cheese were also delicious.


Jose Ramirez
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shells and they were gone in minutes. I will definitely be making them again soon.


KaeKae Harris
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These sausage and kale stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The shells were perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.