Savory Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells
A hearty, meat-forward version of stuffed shells featuring savory Italian sausage, melted mozzarella, and zesty marinara sauce. Perfect for a family dinner without the heaviness of ricotta.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 65 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
16 ounce package jumbo pasta shells
3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
16 ounce package finely shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
24 ounce jar prepared marinara sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to three hundred fifty Fahrenheit and oil a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Boil pasta shells in salted water for 10 minutes until al dente.
3. Drain and arrange shells on an oiled baking sheet to cool.
4. Brown sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain grease.
5. Stir half of the mozzarella and Italian seasoning into the warm sausage.
6. Fill each cooled shell with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture.
7. Arrange shells in the dish and cover with marinara sauce and remaining cheese.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Uncover and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes until bubbling and golden.
Notes
Do not overcook the shells while boiling or they will tear.
Use a block of mozzarella and shred it yourself for a better melt.
Arch the foil so it doesn’t touch the cheese while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4 shells
- Calories: 578
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1171mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.flavourrecipe.com/italian-sausage-stuffed-shells/