Broccoli-Sausage Stuffed Shells

Name: Broccoli-Sausage Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 15 jumbo pasta shells; 1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 1/2 c. ricotta; 1 c. shredded mozzarella; 1/2 head broccoli, florets removed; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 c. marinara

Published: Jan 25, 2016

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3 Ratings

Broccoli-Sausage Stuffed Shells Horizontal

Ethan Calabrese

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

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Spicy Italian sausage kicks up the heat—and the flavor—in this super-delish stuffed pasta.

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Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain, then return to pot and let cool.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, cook sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until golden and cooked through, breaking up with the back of a spoon, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Step 3In a large bowl, stir together cooked sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and broccoli and season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Pour marinara [or other red jarred sauce] in bottom of oven-proof skillet or baking dish, then stuff shells with ricotta mixture and arrange in dish.
5. Step 5Bake until mixture is warmed through, 18 to 20 minutes.