Cheese-Stuffed Shells Recipe

Recipe By Taste Of Home

When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got the recipe and made a few changes to it in my own kitchen. I'm happy to share it with you. Lori Mecca, Grants Pass, Oregon.

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25minstotal
35minsPrep
50minsCook
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Ingredients for Cheese-Stuffed Shells Recipe

  • 0.08 pound Bulk Italian Sausage
  • 0.08 Large onion chopped
  • 0.08 Package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 0.08 Package cream cheese, cubed
  • 0.08 Large egg lightly beaten
  • 0.17 cup Shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 0.17 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 0.08 cup 4% cottage cheese
  • 0.08 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/50 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/50 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/100 teaspoon Ground cinnamon optional
  • 2 Jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
  • As required Sauce
  • 0.08 can Tomato Sauce
  • 0.08 tablespoon Dried minced onion
  • 0.13 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 0.13 teaspoon Dried Parsley Flakes
  • 0.17 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 0.08 teaspoon Sugar
  • 0.08 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/50 teaspoon Pepper
Nutrition
value
306
calories per serving
16 g Fat27 g Protein13 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    16g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Carbs
    13g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    13g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    16g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    574mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    157mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    65mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    5mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    43mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    438mg
  • Selenium
    26mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Taste Of Home