Cheese-stuffed shells

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Bulk Italian sausage
1 large Onion, chopped
10 ounces Frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
1 each Egg, beaten
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar
29 ounces Can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Dried minced onion
1½ teaspoon Dried basil
1½ teaspoon Dried parsley flakes
2 eaches Cloves garlic, minced cheese
1 cup Cottage cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
⅛ teaspoon Ground cinnamon, optional
20 eaches Jumbo shell noodles, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper

Directions

SAUCE

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 13x9x2" baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients; mix well. Spoon over shells. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serves: 8-10 From: "Taste of Home" Magazine, April/May 1995

Submitted By DEBBIE CARLSON On 04-14-95

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