Cheese-Stuffed Shells

21 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
  • Sauce
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet, brown sausage, and onion; drain.
  2. 2
    Transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3
    Stir in the spinach, cream cheese, and egg.
  4. 4
    Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  5. 5
    Stuff shells and arrange in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  6. 6
    Combine sauce ingredients; mix well.
  7. 7
    Spoon over shells.
  8. 8
    Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
  9. 9
    Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  10. 10
    Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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