**Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our tantalizing sausage-stuffed pasta shells, an irresistible dish that harmoniously blends rich flavors, textures, and aromas. Embark on a sensory adventure as you savor the succulent sausage filling encased in delicate pasta shells, bathed in a velvety tomato sauce. This recipe offers three enticing variations, ensuring a delightful experience for every palate. Dive into the classic rendition with traditional Italian sausage, relish the savory delight of spicy sausage, or venture into a vegetarian paradise with a meatless sausage alternative. Each variation promises a unique gustatory experience, leaving you craving more.**
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SAUSAGE-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
Italian sausage adds a little spice to a mellow ricotta cheese filling.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir ricotta cheese and egg into sausage.
- In medium bowl, mix tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spoon 1 cup tomato sauce mixture over bottom. Spoon about 2 tablespoons sausage mixture into each pasta shell. Arrange shells on sauce in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
- Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1740 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BAKED SAUSAGE-STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS
A Canadian Living hit with the Ontario ZAARians, at our Annual Appy-fest. While this recipe actually calls for mild Italian sausge I used Bajan-seasoning called Delish-Dish in a meatball stuffing. I doubt that many ZAARians have "Bajan Delish-Dish" in their pantry.To stay true to the original recipe, therefore, I shall post the recipe as it appears in Canadian Living.. I like the recipe because of the ease with which ingredients combine to produce an interestingly flavourful filling. Can be used as a main course, or appetiser.
Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 Jumbo Stuffed shells, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425F (220C)
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta shells until tender, but firm; about 14 minutes. Drain and set aside for future use.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; cook onion, green pepper and garlic until softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in sausage, egg and parsley.,
- Place 1 heaping tbsp mixture in each of the shells. Arrange in greased, 8 inch glass baking dish.
- In a bowl, stir together tomatoes, oregano and salt Spoon over stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses; cover and bake in 425F oven for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake further 10 minutes, or until cheese is golden and instant read, digital thermometer inserted in the centre of shell registers 160°F.
SAUSAGE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Bettybug
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook sausage, onion, red pepper and garlic in large skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. 2.Mix ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and oregano in large bowl. Stir in sausage mixture. 3.Drain shells; rinse with cool water. Spread 1 cup sauce onto bottom 13x9-inch baking dish. Add shells; fill each with about ¼ cup of the sausage mixture. Cover with remaining sauce, and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover. 4.Bake 50 minutes or until shells are thoroughly heated and cheese is melted and lightly browned, uncovering after 30 minutes. Cook's Tips: Substitute green bell pepper for the red bell pepper. Prepare using 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Sage or Hot Roll Sausage. Yield 6 servings (3 stuffed shells each)
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground pork and ground beef for the sausage stuffing.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sausage stuffing for a bit of heat.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the sausage stuffing into the pasta shells.
- To prevent the pasta shells from sticking together, toss them with a little olive oil before filling them.
- Bake the stuffed pasta shells until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pasta is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Sausage stuffed pasta shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They can be made ahead of time and reheated, making them a great option for busy families. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your sausage stuffed pasta shells turn out perfectly every time.
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