Ingredients
- 1 lb. sweet or hot
Italian sausage
- 30 large pasta shells
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta or
low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh grated
parmesan cheese
- 8 oz. shredded
mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbs basil
- 1 Tbs garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 small red pepper,
julienne
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In large skillet, combine
olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, onion, and peppers. Cook
over medium heat until onions are transparent.
In separate skillet, cook
sausage until firm. Remove and cut into bite-size slices.
In medium bowl, combine herb
and vegetable mixture with sausage, blending gently. Fold in
cottage cheese, just until mixed.
Boil shells in water until
al dente (firm, but not soft) - drain. Stuff shells with
mixture, being sure not to overstuff.
Place stuffed shells in a
large baking pan, cover with marinara sauce, sprinkle with
mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake 45-50 minutes or until
bubbling.
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