Recipe: Cheesy Stuffed Shells

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From: Kelly~WA

Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Makes 8 servings

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,
drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.

Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.