Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
18 unit

jumbo pasta shells

uncooked

1 pkg

Jimmy Dean(R) Premium Pork Regular Roll Sausage

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

red bell pepper

chopped

2 clove

garlic

minced

15 ounce

ricotta cheese

4 ounce

mozzarella cheese

shredded

1.5 ounce

Parmesan cheese

grated

1 unit

egg

2 tbsp

parsley

chopped fresh

0.5 tsp

oregano

dried

25 ounce

spaghetti sauce

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2
~5 min

Cook pasta shells according to package directions.

Step 3
~5 min

In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, red pepper, and garlic over MEDIUM-HIGH heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is thoroughly cooked.

Step 4
~5 min

Drain excess grease from the skillet.

Step 5
~5 min

In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage mixture, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and oregano.

Step 6
~5 min

Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7
~5 min

Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the sausage mixture.

Step 8
~5 min

Pour spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~5 min

Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish on top of the sauce.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~5 min

Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over the shells.

Step 11
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the shells are heated through.

Step 12
~5 min

Let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add spinach or other greens to the sausage mixture for added nutrients.

Use a piping bag to easily stuff the shells.

Top with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The filling can be prepared ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Comfort food often served at family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Family dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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