Mom's Stuffed Shells

• (12 ounce) box package jumbo pasta shells↗1
• lb italian sweet sausage (I use Hot)↗1⁄2 lb
• (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (mom uses more, and I make my own sauce, that includes meat and lots of veggies)↗1
• ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained (I get fresh and steam it and chop it)↗20 ounces
• eggs↗2
• lb ricotta cheese↗1 lb
• lb mozzarella cheese, shredded↗1⁄2 lb
• teaspoon onion salt1 teaspoon
• teaspoon garlic powder (I use more, and fresh garlic in the sauce)↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• teaspoon nutmeg↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• tablespoons parmesan cheese (I use a lot more, fresh grated)2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook shells according to directions, drain.

2. 2

   Brown and drain sausage.

3. 3

   Add sauce to meat and cook 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Press out excess moisture from spinach and chop.

5. 5

   Beat Eggs slightly. Add Spinach, 2 cheeses and seasonings. Mix till blended.

6. 6

   Pour 1/2 C sauce mixture into a bottom of a 3 Quart dish (9 X12). Stuff each shell with the mixture and arrange shells in a single layer in the pan. Tuck in broken pieces. Pour sauce over all.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Can substitute Manicotti for shells if desired.