# Stuffed Shells

This is a delicious, satisfying, and filling dish that won't break the bank, reminiscent of college years.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- shells
- salt
- flour
- butter
- milk
- white pepper
- nutmeg
- Parmesan Reggiano
- tomato paste
- sweet Italian sausage
- oil
- 10 cubes of mozzarella
- parsley

## Instructions

1. Fit the shells to your baking pan.
2. Parboil the shells in boiling salted water for about 3-4 minutes.
3. Remove the shells and let them dry and cool down.
4. Make the bechamel by combining flour, butter, and milk.
5. Season the bechamel with salt, white pepper, and a touch of nutmeg.
6. Cook the bechamel until it thickens.
7. Mix in a little Parmesan Reggiano off the heat and set aside.
8. Add a touch of tomato paste in each shell.
9. Stuff the shells with sweet Italian sausage, overfilling them slightly.
10. Preheat a pan with a little bit of oil.
11. Pan sear the stuffed shells meat side down for about 2-3 minutes to get a nice crust.
12. Pour a spoonful or two of bechamel into the baking pan.
13. Place the pan-seared shells on top of the bechamel, fitting them snugly.
14. Thin out the remaining bechamel and pour it over the top of the shells.
15. Finish with a little bit of Parmesan.
16. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 40-45 minutes.
17. With 10 minutes left of baking, squeeze in about 10 cubes of mozzarella over the dish.
18. Bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbling.
19. Sprinkle a little parsley on top before serving.

## Equipment

- baking pan
- pan
- oven

## Tips

- Overfill the shells slightly for pan searing.
- Pan sear the meat side of the stuffed shells first to get a nice crust.
- Thin out the bechamel to pour it over the shells.
- Add mozzarella cubes during the last 10 minutes of baking for a good cheese pull.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocolarkincooks/video/7621945315561606414
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bb489966-1cbe-403a-93a6-27f7a4ea4e65
- Extracted: 2026-05-11

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