🇮🇹🧀 Italian Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Shells Tender jumbo pasta shells filled with savory Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan, baked in rich marinara sauce with golden melted mozzarella. A comforting Italian family dinner! INGREDIENTS * 20–24 jumbo pasta shells * 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed * 1 cup whole-milk ricotta * 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped * 2½ cups marinara sauce * 1½ cups shredded mozzarella * ½ cup grated Parmesan * 1 large egg * 3 garlic cloves, minced * ½ small onion, diced * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 tsp Italian seasoning * Salt and black pepper * Fresh basil INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Cook pasta shells in salted water until just al dente. Drain and cool. 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook onion for 3 minutes. 4. Add sausage and brown for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces. Cook thoroughly. 5. Add garlic and spinach. Cook until wilted, then cool slightly. 6. Mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and the sausage mixture. 7. Spread 1 cup marinara in a 9×13-inch baking dish. 8. Fill each shell generously with the ricotta-sausage mixture. 9. Arrange stuffed shells in the dish, open sides facing upward. 10. Spoon remaining marinara around and lightly over the shells. 11. Sprinkle with mozzarella. 12. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more until bubbling, golden, and the filling reaches 165°F (74°C). 13. Rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve! Prep: 20 min | Cook: 45 min Servings: 6 #StuffedShells #ItalianDinner #PastaRecipes #ComfortFood #HomemadeItalian — @aronemerson4 TikTok