Sausage and Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach

Jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory mix of Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, spinach, and aromatic herbs, baked in a rich tomato sauce.

Sausage and Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
  3. While pasta is cooking, remove sausage from casings and cook in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, thawed spinach, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, Italian seasoning, and chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell generously with the sausage and ricotta mixture.
  6. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  7. Arrange stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover with the remaining tomato sauce.
  8. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: high protein

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: dinner