stuffed ricotta spinach shells w/ italian sausage

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Deanne Sparks
Denver, CO

serves 6-8 prep time 20 cook time 45

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For stuffed ricotta spinach shells w/ italian sausage

  • 1 pkg
    manicotti shells
  • 1 can
    spaghetti sauce
  • 1 pkg
    italian pork sausage hot
  • 1 pt
    ricotta cheese
  • 1 pt
    cream
  • 1/4 c
    cream cheese
  • 1/4 can
    parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 pkg
    frozen spinach
  • 1 sm
    shallots
  • kosher salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

How To Make stuffed ricotta spinach shells w/ italian sausage

  • 1
    preheat oven 375 380
  • 2
    cook pasta according to package directions, making sure to cook them at al dente. set aside to cool and drain
  • 3
    in mixing bowl prepare the cream cheese mix for a minute to soften, then add ricotta, and parmesan cheese. set aside
  • 4
    sear Italian sausage in sauce pan and add your favorite spag. sauce. ( sorry husband wont give out ''HIs'' recipe for that)cover and simmer till cooked threw.
  • 5
    in a sauté pan cook shallots till translucent and then add s and p, the spinach and cream and reduce by half to thicken.
  • 6
    add a few spoonful's or so of the creamed spinach into the baking pan so the shells wont stick, jus enough to cover the bottom.
  • 7
    then combine the creamed spinach and ricotta together and let the stuffing begin. a big tip is to not over stuff the shells, I use about a spoon full.
  • 8
    bake uncovered for about 20-30 minutes, or until its set. take out let stand for 5 minutes and eat and enjoy! a crusty bread is great with it as well.

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