Jul 14 2026
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Sausage And Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe

Inspired by Radish
Time1h 10m
Serves4

with Bolognese

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Ingredients

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Pasta Shells

Sausage and Cheese Filling

Bolognese Sauce

Topping

Method

Prepare Pasta Shells

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Make Sausage and Cheese Filling

  1. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat.

  2. 3

    Mix Filling Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Prepare Bolognese Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Cook Ground Beef

    Add the ground beef to the saucepan and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

  3. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, red wine, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20-25 minutes.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 8

    Fill the Shells

    Using a spoon, fill each cooked pasta shell with the sausage and cheese filling. Place the filled shells in a baking dish.

  3. 9

    Add Bolognese Sauce

    Pour the Bolognese sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.

  4. 10

    Top with Cheese

    Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

Bake

  1. 11

    Bake the Stuffed Shells

    Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serve

  1. 12

    Let it Cool

    Remove from the oven and let the stuffed shells cool for a few minutes before serving.

  2. 13

    Enjoy!

    Serve warm and enjoy your delicious sausage and cheese stuffed shells with Bolognese!

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