BAKED SAUSAGE-STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS

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Baked Sausage-Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells image

A Canadian Living hit with the Ontario ZAARians, at our Annual Appy-fest. While this recipe actually calls for mild Italian sausge I used Bajan-seasoning called Delish-Dish in a meatball stuffing. I doubt that many ZAARians have "Bajan Delish-Dish" in their pantry.To stay true to the original recipe, therefore, I shall post the recipe as it appears in Canadian Living.. I like the recipe because of the ease with which ingredients combine to produce an interestingly flavourful filling. Can be used as a main course, or appetiser.

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 Jumbo Stuffed shells, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 jumbo sized pasta shells
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 sweet green pepper, finely diced
2 minced garlic cloves
1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups bottled strained tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425F (220C)
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta shells until tender, but firm; about 14 minutes. Drain and set aside for future use.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; cook onion, green pepper and garlic until softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in sausage, egg and parsley.,
  • Place 1 heaping tbsp mixture in each of the shells. Arrange in greased, 8 inch glass baking dish.
  • In a bowl, stir together tomatoes, oregano and salt Spoon over stuffed shells.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses; cover and bake in 425F oven for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake further 10 minutes, or until cheese is golden and instant read, digital thermometer inserted in the centre of shell registers 160°F.

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