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Stuffed Cheese Shells

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Stuffed Cheese Shells
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the shells. Allow them to cook for 8-10 minutes or until they reach a tender yet firm texture; transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
2
In a large, deep skillet, cook the sausage over high heat until it's evenly browned. Remove from heat and crumble into small pieces. In a separate bowl, combine the cooked sausage, fresh spinach leaves, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
3
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, create a layer of pasta shells and fill them with the sausage and cheese mixture. Pour spaghetti sauce over the top, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
4
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and allow it to bake for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese has melted and bubbled.