Recipe Name: Stuffed Shells 🍝
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Description: These Stuffed Shells are a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering. I’ve even tried making them with uncooked shells, just make sure to add extra sauce to prevent them from becoming too dry during baking. Trust me, I learned that the hard way! They can also be prepared in a crock pot for added convenience.
Recipe Category: Pasta Shells 🍝
Keywords: Pork, Meat, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours ⏰
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sausage |
| 1 | Pasta shells |
| 1 | Tomato sauce |
| 1 | Mozzarella cheese |
| 4 | Onion powder |
| Garlic | |
| Salt | |
| Basil |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 304.8
- Fat Content: 10.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 29.5mg
- Sodium Content: 572.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 37.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 7.3g
- Protein Content: 14.6g
Servings: 12
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Sausage: Begin by slicing the sausage into patties. Then, sprinkle each patty with onion powder, garlic salt, and basil, ensuring that the spices are evenly distributed. Pat the spices into each patty for maximum flavor absorption.
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Cook the Sausage: Cut each seasoned patty into four slices. In a skillet, add a quarter cup of water and cook the sausage slices until they are nicely browned. Once cooked, drain any excess liquid from the skillet.
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Prepare the Pasta Shells: While the sausage is cooking, boil the pasta shells until they are almost done. It’s essential to cook them just shy of being fully done to prevent them from becoming too soft during baking. Once cooked, drain the shells thoroughly and set them aside to cool slightly.
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Stuff the Shells: Take each cooked pasta shell and stuff it with a layer of mozzarella cheese, followed by a slice of cooked sausage, and another layer of mozzarella cheese for extra gooeyness.
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Assemble the Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the bottom of a baking dish with a generous layer of spaghetti sauce. Arrange the stuffed shells on top of the sauce, making sure they are placed with the split side facing up.
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Add the Final Touches: Once all the shells are arranged in the baking dish, sprinkle them with additional mozzarella cheese for a cheesy topping. Then, pour more spaghetti sauce over the shells, ensuring they are well covered.
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Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the stuffed shells at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the sauce is hot and bubbly.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, remove the stuffed shells from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. These delicious stuffed shells are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!
Enjoy your flavorful and hearty Stuffed Shells 🍝! They’re perfect for any occasion and are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
