Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells
Savory Italian sausages are simmered in one of my favorite marinara sauces, infused with bold garlic and sweet peppers. This rich, flavorful mixture is stuffed into tender pasta shells, baked to perfection, and finished with a generous layer of melted cheese. Every bite is hearty, cheesy, and full of comforting Italian flavor—an absolute crowd-pleaser!
Serves: Makes about 12 shells Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins
These stuffed shells are hearty, cheesy, and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients:
1lb Ground Sweet Italian Sausage
1/2 Green Pepper (diced)
1/2 Red Pepper (diced)
1/2 Diced Small Yellow Onion
3 Tbsp Garlic (minced)
1/2 Can Diced Tomatoes(drained)
2 Tbsp Ricotta Cheese
1/4 Cup Cream Cheese
2 Tbsp CRAVE Italian Seasoning
2 Tbsp CRAVE Cajun Seasoning
1 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
Box of Jumbo Shells
Jar Marinara Sauce
Preheat Oven to 350
In medium hot skillet
Cook sausage for about 5 minutes
Add peppers, onions, and garlic
Cook until sausage is done
Drain and Return to the pan
Add next 5 ingredients
Stir until mixed well
Mix in1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
Set Aside
Cook pasta according to package direction
Once pasta is done
Drain and Add pasta back to the pot with cold water
In a heatproof dish
Cover the bottom of dish with ½ the marinara sauce
Remove a shell from the water
Using a spoon, Scoop the sausage mixture and Stuff into the shell
Place in dish
Repeat until finished
Pour marinara sauce over shells
Cover with foil
Bake for 20 minutes
Remove foil and Top with remaining mozzarella cheese
Cook until cheese melts
Serve with a side of your favorite veggies
Say Your Grace!
Enjoy!
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