Cheese-Stuffed Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
Sauce
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a large skillet, brown sausage, and onion; drain.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Stir in the spinach, cream cheese, and egg.
Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper; mix well.
Stuff shells and arrange in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
Combine sauce ingredients; mix well.
Spoon over shells.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.