Cheese-Stuffed Shells
Serves 8
Ingredients:
1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg, beaten
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
SAUCE:
1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried onion, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons each dried basil and parsley flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon each sugar and dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
In a skillet, brown sausage and onion drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the spinach, cream cheese and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella, cheddar, cottage cheese, Parmesan, salt, pepper and cinnamon if desired mix well. Stuff shells and arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients mix well. Spoon over shells. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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