Super Stuffed Shells

Name: Super Stuffed Shells
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H55M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H55M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings (18 to 20 stuffed shells)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 (12-ounce) box jumbo pasta shells (18 to 20 shells); 2 cups finely chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence; 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chiffonade; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups your favorite tomato sauce

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 55 min
Active: 55 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings (18 to 20 stuffed shells)

Level: Intermediate

Total: 55 min
Active: 55 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings (18 to 20 stuffed shells)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 (12-ounce) box jumbo pasta shells (18 to 20 shells)

2 cups finely chopped onion

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed

1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

15 ounces ricotta cheese

2 large eggs

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups grated mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence

1 teaspoon fresh basil, chiffonade

1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 cups your favorite tomato sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt and the pasta shells, and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally with a long-handled spoon to prevent the shells from sticking together. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Transfer shells to an oiled baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.
In a medium skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until very soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned. Add the squeezed spinach and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Add the spinach mixture, the extra-virgin olive oil, Essence, remaining teaspoon of salt, the basil, oregano, and pepper, and stir to combine thoroughly. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the spinach-ricotta filling into each cooked pasta shell. Place the filled shells in the prepared dish.
Pour the tomato sauce over the filled shells and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.