SKINNY SAUSAGE-STUFFED SHELLS

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70% less sat fat • 59% less fat • 30% fewer calories than the original recipe. Shredded carrots are the secret good-for-you boost.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 jumbo pasta shells (from 12-oz box)
1 lb lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 container (15 oz) light ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
3/4 cup finely shredded carrots (1 medium)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, crumble sausage. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain.
  • In medium bowl, stir ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the Italian cheese blend, the spinach and basil until well mixed. Stir in carrots and sausage.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce over bottom of baking dish. Spoon about 3 tablespoonfuls sausage mixture into each pasta shell. Arrange shells, filled sides up, on sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce over stuffed shells. Spray 15-inch piece of foil with cooking spray; cover shells with foil.
  • Bake 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Saad Kamboh
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This recipe was a disaster! The shells were undercooked and the filling was runny. I would not recommend this recipe.


Sibusiso Nyathi
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The shells were a bit overcooked for my taste. I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Alal Iran
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The filling was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


sajk Sajadi
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These shells were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Muhammad Alikharal
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but these shells were still really good. The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly.


Laggoune Halim
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These shells are so good! The filling is flavorful and the shells are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anthony Wachiuri
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. The shells turned out perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sabuj Das
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These shells are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, saucy, and so satisfying. I love that they're also relatively easy to make.


Phinias Matelwane
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The shells are light and fluffy, and the filling is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Mainza Malundu
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These shells are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I like to use a variety of cheeses in the filling, such as ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.


Fernando Duarte
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I love this recipe! The shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


Malik Ahad
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These shells were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The filling was rich and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


AyeSha CH
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shells turned out delicious. I used a combination of sweet and hot Italian sausage, which gave the filling a nice kick. I also added some fresh spinach to the filling for extra flavor.


Prince Khetraj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells came out great! The filling was a little bland for my taste, so I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning. Overall, I was happy with the results.


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