sausage stuffed shells

Name: Sausage Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) jumbo pasta shells; 24 oz jar(s) spaghetti sauce; 1 pound(s) hot, mild, or italian sausage; 14.5 oz can(s) petite diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese; 2 1/2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup(s) parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 - egg, beaten

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Valerie Reeves

Murfreesboro, TN

Updated on Sep 29, 2010

For years, I tried to find a recipe for stuffed shells and/or manicotti that included meat in the filling. So, after lots of experimenting, I came up with my own! My husband and kids beg me to make this - they say it is the best pasta dish ever!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

This a a terrific variation of a stuffed shells recipe. The silky cream cheese is the perfect off-set for the slightly spicy sausage. A real winner!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces jumbo pasta shells
24 oz jars spaghetti sauce
1 pound hot, mild, or italian sausage
14.5 oz cans petite diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
4 ounces cream cheese
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 - egg, beaten

How To Make sausage stuffed shells

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool on paper towel.

Step 2

Brown sausage in large skillet on medium heat. Drain fat and return skillet to stove. Ground beef may also be used. I prefer hot or Italian sausage.
Step 3

Add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and cream cheese to skillet, continue cooking on medium heat until cream cheese is completely melted. (About 15-20 minutes).
Step 4

Pour contents of skillet into large mixing bowl. Add beaten egg, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Mixture may seem a little watery, but don't worry, it will thicken during baking.
Step 5

Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce into bottom of pan and spread around.
Step 6

Spoon meat mixture into each shell and place in pan. This recipe should make 16-18 shells. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the shells.
Step 7

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, spread remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top of shells, and return to oven for last 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Step 8

**Note - Optional ingredients that may be added to skillet include spinach, onions, mushrooms, depending on preference.
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