For a richer flavor, use a combination of sweet and hot Italian sausage. To prevent the shells from sticking, toss them with a little olive oil after draining. Feel free to add other vegetables to the sausage mixture, such as diced onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms. For a cheesier dish, use ricotta cheese mixed with the mozzarella for the filling. If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can use a combination of oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS295
A hearty and satisfying Italian-inspired dish featuring jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a savory sausage and cheese filling, smothered in marinara sauce, and baked to bubbly perfection. This is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate57 g
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Cholesterol60 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein30 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium1171 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; place drained pasta on baking sheet to cool. (Cook time: 15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Cook and crumble sausage until it has lost its pink color and begins to brown. Remove from heat; drain off grease. Stir 1/2 of the shredded cheese and Italian seasoning into browned sausage. (Cook time: 10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Spoon sausage mixture into pasta shells (1 to 2 tablespoons per shell). Arrange stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish. (Prep time: 15 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Pour marinara sauce evenly over the shells. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of Italian seasoning, if desired. (Bake time: 35-40 minutes)
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Brigitte Reilly
Jun 16, 2025I added some diced onions and garlic to the sausage mixture, and it made the dish even more flavorful.
Joe Auer
May 28, 2025My kids loved helping me stuff the shells. It was a fun and delicious family activity!
Russ Oconner
Jan 16, 2025This recipe was so easy to follow, and the stuffed shells were a huge hit with my family!
Joannie Purdy
Sep 18, 2024I made this recipe for a potluck, and everyone raved about it. I'll definitely be making it again!
Faustino Kilback
Jan 24, 2024I'm not a big fan of mozzarella cheese, so I used provolone instead, and it was delicious!