Cheesy Italian Stuffed Shells Casserole
These Italian Stuffed Shells are tender pasta shells stuffed with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, plus Italian sausage. Baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese, they’re a comforting, classic Italian dinner for families or casual gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 24 jumbo shells
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 5 cups pasta sauce
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Boil the jumbo shells according to package directions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Italian sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until browned.
- Pour enough pasta sauce to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, ricotta, Parmesan, half of the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 2 cups of the sauce.
- Fill each pasta shell with the mixture and arrange them in the prepared casserole dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the shells, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra golden cheese, broil for 2–3 minutes on high.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Servings: 6
Calories: 600kcal