I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I used jumbo shells instead and discovered they were much easier to work with. Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia.
Ingredients for Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Shells Recipe
3 Uncooked jumbo pasta shells
As required Sauce
0.17 pound Bulk Italian Sausage
1/2 can Tomato Sauce
0.13 cup Tomato paste
0.06 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
As required Filling
0.17 cup 4% cottage cheese
0.38 cup Shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 Large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon Minced Fresh Parsley
As required Grated parmesan cheese, optional
Nutrition value
400
calories per serving
22 g Fat33 g Protein16 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
22g
Protein
33g
Carbs
16g
Fiber
< 1g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
16g
Protein
33g
Fiber
< 1g
Fats
Fat
22g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
501mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
205mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
108mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
7mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
40mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
433mg
Selenium
36mcg
Zinc
4mg
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