
Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Nutrition :
195 calories,
3 stars -
based on 125 reviews
Yield : 8 servings
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
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½ pound Italian sausage
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 egg
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3 cloves garlic, crushed
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½ lemon, juiced
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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salt and pepper to taste
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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2 cups spaghetti sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
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Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.