Stuffed Shells With Sausage and Spinach
Description
Stuff your jumbo shells with a delicous cheese, spinach and sausage mixture. It is so easy and makes a wonderful, comforting meal. Serve with a salad and bread sticks.
Ingredients
16 jumbo pasta shells plus extra to allow for breakage
1 lb. fresh pork sausage, casings removed
2 T. garlic, minced
14 oz. can diced tomatoes, including juice
1 c. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 c. ricotta cheese
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Italian seasoning, to taste if desired
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook pasta shells according to the package directions. When cooked, drain and place in a large bowl of ice water until ready to be stuffed.
filling:
Remove the casing from the sausage links. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the sausage to the pan and break the sausage apart with a spatula or fork. Cook sausage until browned.
Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds longer, making sure the garlic doesn't burn. Pour in a can of diced tomatoes, including the juice.
Defrost some frozen spinach in the microwave. When defrosted, squeeze the spinach to remove the excess water. Add spinach to the pan and stir.
Remove the pan from the heat and add in the ricotta cheese. Taste and add in and adjust seasonings. Fill each pasta shell with a spoon.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the shells. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tips of the shells begin to crisp and brown.
Remove from the oven and serve. Garnish with extra cheese, if desired.
4 servings