STUFFED SHELLS WITH ARRABBIATA SAUCE

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This Italian classic takes on a distinctive Latin American flourish with the addition of chorizo. The sausage adds an extra kick and awesome flavor to a dish that's already a favorite. -Crystal McDuffy, Fairfax, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1/2 pound fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
1/2 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
ARRABBIATA SAUCE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and chorizo with onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a bowl; cool., Stir ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, eggs, basil, parsley and remaining salt and pepper into meat mixture. For sauce, in a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook and stir until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Add pepper flakes and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add marinara sauce; bring to a simmer., Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill pasta shells with meat mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes.

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