Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bulk Italian sausage
- 1 lrg Onion minced
- 1 pkt Frzn spinach cooked and well liquid removed
- 1 pkt (8-ounce) cream cheese softened
- 1 x Egg beaten
- 2 c. Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 c. Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 c. Cottage cheese
- 1/4 c. Grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp Salt and pepper
- 1/8 tsp Grnd cinnamon (optional)
- 20 x Jumbo shell noodles cooked and liquid removed Basic marinara sauce of choice (add in:)
- 1/4 c. White wine
- 1/2 tsp Dry basil
- 1/4 tsp Chopped garlic
Directions
- In skillet brown sausage crumbled and onion. Transfer to large bowl. Allow to slightly cold. Add in spinach, cream cheese, egg, 1 c. mozzarella, cheddar, cottage cheese, parmesan. add in seasonings. Mix well. Stuff cooked shells, arrange in 13 x 9 in baking dish. Spoon sauce over shells. Reserve some sauce for serving. Cover and bake 40 min. Uncover sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, return to oven for 5 - 8 min till cheese melts 8 10 servings
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 172g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 455 | |
| Calories from Fat 316 | 69% |
| Total Fat 35.37g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 16.59g | 66% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium 964mg | 40% |
| Potassium 269mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 4.7g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.86g | 1% |
| Protein 27.46g | 44% |
