Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Shells in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

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Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Shells in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
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  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on med-high and saute onions till clear, then add sausage, salt-n-pep and crushed red pepper and 1 TBsp garlic. Cook till golden brown breaking up the pieces.
  2. Remove from heat and transfer to large bowl to cool.
  3. When mixture has cooled to room temp, stir in ricotta, spinach, 1/2 cup parm and sugar. Combine well.
  4. Lightly grease a deep 9×13 casserole or lasagna pan and set aside.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta shells until just al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water then pat dry.
  6. Stuff the pasta shells with the sausage-spinach mixture and place in prepared casserole dish.
  7. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil on medium high and saute remaining onions until clear. Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant approx 1-2 minutes
  8. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt-n-pep, crushed red pepper (t.t.) and cook for 5 minutes
  9. Add the heavy cream and cook until sauce is reduced by 1/3, about 20 minutes
  10. Preheat oven to 350F
  11. Add the finely chopped basil to the sauce right before pouring the sauce over the shells in casserole.
  12. Sprinkle with the fontina cheese and remaining Parm. Cover casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes Remove the foil and continue baking until the sauce is lightly browned in spots and bubbly around the edges. About 15 mins longer.
  13. Let stand for 10 mins before serving. Goes great with thin sliced garlic bread.
  14. Bon Appetito!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 692.41 Kcal (2899 kJ)
Calories from fat 378.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.1g 65%
Cholesterol 146.76mg 49%
Sodium 625.36mg 26%
Potassium 644.03mg 14%
Total Carbs 54g 18%
Sugars 6.07g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26%
Protein 24.76g 50%
Vitamin C 18.9mg 31%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 308.6mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 196.44 Kcal (822 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.94g 65%
Cholesterol 41.63mg 49%
Sodium 177.42mg 26%
Potassium 182.71mg 14%
Total Carbs 15.32g 18%
Sugars 1.72g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 26%
Protein 7.02g 50%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 31%
Iron 0.5mg 11%
Calcium 87.5mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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