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Stuffed pasta shells filled with ground meat and topped with melted cheese are served with two slices of garlic bread on a blue plate.

Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells with Three Cheeses

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 20-24 jumbo pasta shells
  • 6 Italian brat sausages casings removed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, remove casings from Italian brats and cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
  • Drain excess grease.
  • Season sausage with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and dried basil. Stir well and remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, and the seasoned sausage mixture.
  • Spoon the filling into each cooked shell.
  • Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the.
  • Place stuffed shells in the dish and pour remaining sauce over the top.
  • Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!