Shells With Italian Sausage And Ricotta Stuffing

Shells With Italian Sausage And Ricotta Stuffing


1. In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, until pork is no longer pink; drain.

2. In a Dutch oven, cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.

3. Using a pastry brush, coat sides and bottom of a 3-quart baking dish with oil.

4. Pour half of the marinara sauce into baking dish.

5. In a large bowl, combine eggs, ricotta cheese, 2-½ cups of mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, basil, pepper and prepared sausage.

6. Stuff shells with meat mixture; arrange in baking dish.

7. Pour remaining marinara sauce over shells.

8. Cover and bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes.

9. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

10. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

11. Sprinkle with parsley.

12. Serve.

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