Cheese Stuffed Shells

By mona

Ingredients

• Stuffing:
• 20 jumbo shells
• 1 lb. italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup shredded mozarella
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
• Sauce:
• 1 can (29 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozarella

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain shells.
Stuffing:
Brown and drain sausage and onion.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Stuff shells and arrange in 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish.
Combine sauce ingredients and mix well.
Pour sauce over shells.
Cover and bake at 350 F for 40 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with cheese.
Return to oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese.