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Baked Sausage Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells Recipe

A Canadian Living-inspired recipe that's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! These jumbo pasta shells are generously stuffed with a savory sausage and vegetable filling, then baked to golden perfection with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. A comforting and flavourful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion appetizer. This recipe is easily adaptable to your preferences, so feel free to experiment with different seasonings!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 554.5 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Sausage Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells

  • 1 pound jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Baked Sausage Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Cook 1 pound jumbo pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 14 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  3. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
  5. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute more.
  6. Stir in 1 pound mild Italian sausage, removed from casings, and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 large egg, beaten, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  8. Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the sausage mixture into each pasta shell.
  9. Arrange the stuffed shells in a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
  10. In a bowl, combine 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  11. Pour the tomato mixture over the stuffed shells.
  12. Sprinkle generously with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  13. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  14. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, and a digital thermometer inserted into the center of a shell registers 160°F (71°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

71g

Carbs

4g

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