The Ultimate Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Shells are packed with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and Italian sausage, baked in rich tomato sauce for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 pound jumbo pasta shells
1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casing
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups marinara or tomato pasta sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch dish.
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Cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain and lightly oil.
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Sauté onion 2–3 minutes, add garlic 30 seconds.
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Add sausage, cook 7–10 minutes until browned. Cool slightly.
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Combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Fold in sausage until well mixed.
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Fill each shell with 2 tablespoons of mixture.
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Spread 1 cup sauce in dish, arrange shells, pour remaining sauce over shells, top with remaining mozzarella.
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Cover with foil, bake 25 minutes. Remove foil, bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.