August 12, 2007 Smoked Sausage Stuffed Pasta Shells

Easy Tastebud Delights

8.12 Edition (August 12, 2007)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone and Happy Sunday to you.

Today's recipe was shared by one of the group members. This recipe sounds really delicious and satisfying. Thanks Dorie! Enjoy!

Smoked Sausage Stuffed Pasta Shells

3/4 lb. smoked sausage chopped
18 large macaroni shells
1 lb. ricotta cheese
1 egg beaten
6 oz. shredded Mozzarella
1/2 C. chopped parsley
1/4 C. Parmesan cheese
1/2 t. basil
1/2 t. oregano
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/3 C. water

Prepare shells according to package directions. Preheat oven to 375. Combine ricotta cheese and egg. Add Mozzarella, parsley, Parmesan cheese, basil and oregano. Stir in sausage. Combine spaghetti sauce and water in small bowl. Put 3/4 C. of the sauce in bottom of baking dish. Fill shells with sausage-cheese mixture and place in pan. Pour remaining sauce over top. Bake 35 minutes or until stuffed shells are heated through and cheese melts.

Recipe submitted by Dorie P.

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