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sausage stuffed shells

Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
Louisville, KY

This can be slightly spicy because of the Italian Sausage. So if you have tender tummies at home, you might want to think about a different type of sausage.

yield 4 servings
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For sausage stuffed shells

  • 12
    uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 2/3 lb
    bulk italian sausage
  • 2 can
    (8oz) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c
    tomato pasta
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 2 tsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 2/3 c
    cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp
    parsley
  • grated parmesan cheese

How To Make sausage stuffed shells

  • 1
    Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set half of the sausage aside for filling.
  • 3
    Add the tomato paste, water, brown sugar, and Italian seasoning to remaining sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta.
  • 4
    In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1 c. mozzarella, egg, parsley, and reserved sausage. Stuff into shells.
  • 5
    Spread 1/2 c. meat sauce into an ungreased shallow 2 quart baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells in dish; drizzle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Bake uncovered at 350* for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

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