Sausage Stuffed Shells

Name: Sausage Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 jumbo dried pasta shells; 1 pound fresh Italian pork sausage, casings removed (450g); 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 1 ¼ cups; ½ cup ricotta cheese (113g); ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (56g); Salt and fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups marinara sauce (470ml)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

The sausage and ricotta filling for these shells holds up beautifully, making them just as perfect for a cozy dinner as they are for serving as finger food. You can use any type of sausage you prefer. If you’re using a leaner sausage, add a drizzle of oil to the pan before browning to keep the filling rich and flavorful. When cooking the pasta, add a few extra shells to the pot, as some may tear during boiling. The filling in this recipe makes enough for about 16 filled shells.

Updated at: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:02:09 GMT