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Cheese-Stuffed Shells
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 10
Rich and cheesy
Ingredients:
1 lb bulk italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, brown sausage, and onion; drain.
2. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Stir in the spinach, cream cheese, and egg.
4. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper; mix well.
5. Stuff shells and arrange in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
6. Combine sauce ingredients; mix well.
7. Spoon over shells.
8. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
9. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
10. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
By RecipeOfHealth.com