American Sausage Stuffed Shells Recipe

This American twist on a classic Italian dish combines the flavors of Italian sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and marinara sauce stuffed into jumbo pasta shells. Baked to perfection, this dish is hearty, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner or gathering with friends.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 box jumbo pasta shells
• 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
4. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the sausage and cheese mixture and place them in a baking dish.
5. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with more mozzarella cheese.
6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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