stuffed ricotta spinach shells w/ italian sausage

Denver, CO
Updated on Aug 26, 2013

serves 6-8 prep time 20 cook time 45

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package manicotti shells
  • 1 can spaghetti sauce
  • 1 package italian pork sausage hot
  • 1 pint ricotta cheese
  • 1 pint cream
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 can parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 package frozen spinach
  • 1 small shallots
  • - kosher salt to taste
  • - pepper to taste

How To Make stuffed ricotta spinach shells w/ italian sausage

  • Step 1
    preheat oven 375 380
  • Step 2
    cook pasta according to package directions, making sure to cook them at al dente. set aside to cool and drain
  • Step 3
    in mixing bowl prepare the cream cheese mix for a minute to soften, then add ricotta, and parmesan cheese. set aside
  • Step 4
    sear Italian sausage in sauce pan and add your favorite spag. sauce. ( sorry husband wont give out ''HIs'' recipe for that)cover and simmer till cooked threw.
  • Step 5
    in a sauté pan cook shallots till translucent and then add s and p, the spinach and cream and reduce by half to thicken.
  • Step 6
    add a few spoonful's or so of the creamed spinach into the baking pan so the shells wont stick, jus enough to cover the bottom.
  • Step 7
    then combine the creamed spinach and ricotta together and let the stuffing begin. a big tip is to not over stuff the shells, I use about a spoon full.
  • Step 8
    bake uncovered for about 20-30 minutes, or until its set. take out let stand for 5 minutes and eat and enjoy! a crusty bread is great with it as well.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake

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