Description
Delicious jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a savory mixture of crumbled sausage, sweet corn, and creamy cheeses, topped with marinara for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine crumbled sausage, corn, ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Carefully stuff each pasta shell with the filling.
- Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over the shells, then sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use freshly cooked sausage; it adds flavor and moisture. Don’t overcook the shells; they should be al dente as they will continue to cook in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg