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Lightened Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Italian Sausage Ragu Recipe

Name: Lightened Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Italian Sausage Ragu
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta shells; 12 ounces turkey sausage; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 2 cups water; 14.5 ounces stewed tomatoes; 6 ounces tomato paste; 15 ounces reduced fat ricotta; 1 cup part-skim mozzarella; 1 cup parmesan; 0.25 cup basil; 3 egg whites

These stuffed shells feature a hearty turkey sausage ragu and a creamy ricotta filling. The pasta shells are slightly undercooked before baking, allowing them to finish absorbing the rich sauce in the oven. It’s a straightforward dish that comes together with a bit of assembly, making it a good candidate for a make-ahead meal if you want to prep the ragu and filling in advance.

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September 15, 2026

Back45 minServes 8Easy419 kcal

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About this recipe

Lightened Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Italian Sausage Ragu is a Italian main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 8. It calls for 12 ingredients across 11 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 419 kcal with roughly 29 g of protein. Filed under high-protein, low-calorie, family gatherings and comfort food.