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    Home > Blog > Pasta & Noodles > Baked Turkey Sausage and Mascarpone Stuffed Shells

    Baked Turkey Sausage and Mascarpone Stuffed Shells

    by Teri Lyn Fisher · Published: Oct 9, 2017 · Modified: May 25, 2020

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    Turkey sausage and mascarpone stuffed shells in a baking dish with a spoon.

    Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love how crisp the air becomes and how cozy everything becomes, including the meals we eat. Today we have one of those simple, but cozy and comforting meals that’s great for feeding small groups of people. Not only is this a great meal for a crowd, but it also freezes really well, which makes this dish a great one to gift to friends and family; or just to have in your own freezer to pull out at a future date, for a lazy night in.

    The addition of the mascarpone in the filling, instead of the usual ricotta, makes the filling extra rich and creamy. The filling also drips into the bed of marinara while it’s baking, adding a nice creamy element to the sauce. You can also make, assemble and refrigerate this entire dish up to 2 days ahead of time, which is a great time saver if you’re having people over last minute or just in need of a quick weeknight meal for your family. Enjoy! xx, Jenny

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    Baked Turkey Sausage and Mascarpone Stuffed Shells

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
    Servings: 6

      INGREDIENTS  

    filling

    • 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
    • ½ pound Italian turkey sausage
    • ½ pound lean ground turkey
    • ½ small onion, finely diced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon minced basil
    • 1 ½ teaspoons minced oregano
    • 1 ½ teaspoons minced thyme
    • 1 cup mascarpone, softened
    • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
    • salt and pepper to taste

    assembly

    • 20 jumbo pasta shells, boiled to al dente and drained
    • 1 recipe for marinara sauce or 3 cups marinara of choice
    • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
    • fresh basil leaves, garnish

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • For filling: Pour 1 ½ tablespoons oil into a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add sausage and ground turkey and brown for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up into small piece with a wooden spoon.
    • Strain meat from skillet and place into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
    • Drain grease from skillet and place back over medium-high heat. Add remaining oil and sauté onion for 3 to 4 minute. Add garlic and herbs and continue to sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
    • Transfer mixture to bowl with the meat and allow mixture to cool, about 15 minutes.
    • Add remaining filling ingredients into the mixing bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir together until fully combined.
    • To assemble: Preheat oven to 375˚F. Pour and evenly spread 2 cups of marinara sauce into the baking dish and set aside.
    • Toss shells with remaining cup of marinara sauce until each is evenly coated.
    • Stuff each shell with 2 tablespoons of filling and place into the baking dish until all shells have been stuffed and baking dish is full.
    • Cover with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover shells, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
    • Remove shells from oven, cool for about 10 minutes and top with fresh basil leaves. Serve with extra grated Parmesan on the side.

      NOTES  

    • *Makes 1 (9”x12”)
    Calories: 479kcal Carbohydrates: 24g Protein: 25g Fat: 31g Saturated Fat: 15g Cholesterol: 91mg Sodium: 537mg Potassium: 274mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 750IU Vitamin C: 13mg Calcium: 187mg Iron: 5mg

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    October 9, 2017 / 6 Comments

    About Teri Lyn Fisher

    Teri Lyn Fisher is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food and cosmetics photographer. She is a big fan of hot dogs. #sfbTERI

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    1. Veronika

      April 27, 2020 at 6:49 am

      Hi Thanks for the recipe here love to try this . Keep posting and keep it up.

      Reply
    2. Amanda

      March 30, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Can you freeze this and serve within a two week period?

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      • Jenny Park

        March 31, 2020 at 8:27 am

        Yes! You can freeze it before it’s baked, then bake it straight from the freezer. Just make sure to increase the bake time (it’ll keep in the freezer for up to 2 months)

        Reply
    3. Naomi

      December 11, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      I just had a turkey sausage link from Applewood Savory which has a peppery kick.

      Reply
    4. Jessica

      October 10, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      Curious where you get the Italian turkey sausage? I only found it in link form or just plain turkey sausage I’m going to have to season

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        October 11, 2017 at 7:50 pm

        I usually find mine at Trader Joe’s!

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