Description
Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach
Ingredients
12 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
2 cups fresh spinach (chopped and sautéed)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
Cook shells: Boil pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the filling: In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, sautéed spinach, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg. Mix well.
Stuff the shells: Fill each shell with the sausage and cheese mixture.
Assemble: Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells over the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top and add cherry tomatoes.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish: Add fresh basil leaves before serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 410 kcal per serving
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