Cheese Stuffed Shells

I got this out of some magazine, I cut it out, so I don’t remember where exactly. You can find the jumbo shells near the lasgna noodles.

 

1 lb bulk Italian sausage

1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 egg

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cottage cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional)

20 jumbo shell noodles, cooked and drained.

Ina a skillet, brown sausage; drain. Transfer to a large bowl, stir in the spinach, cream cheese and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella, cheddar, and cottage cheese, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Mix well. Stuff shells and place in greased 13x9 pan. Spoon pasta sauce over shells.  Cover and bake at 350 for 40. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

 

Rex loved this. The second time I made it I halved the recipe and didn’t put in the sausage and it still was good.