Meatballs And Cheesy Shells(Recipe Can Be Halved Or

Name: Meatballs And Cheesy Shells(Recipe Can Be Halved Or Doubled)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs; 1/4 c. milk; 1 egg; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 c. tomato sauce (fresh or canned); 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 16 to 18 large pasta shells; 1 c. Ricotta cheese; 1/2 c. grated Mozzarella cheese; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
1/4 c. milk
1 egg
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp. oil
1 c. tomato sauce (fresh or canned)
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
16 to 18 large pasta shells
1 c. Ricotta cheese
1/2 c. grated Mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1
Mix together meat, bread crumbs (moistened with milk), egg, cheese, parsley, garlic and peppers.
2
Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Brown in heated oil until crisp and cooked.
3
Don't crowd when browning.
4
Next, heat tomato sauce and oregano.
5
Keep warm.
6
Then cook shells according to package directions.
7
Drain well.
8
Spoon a thin coating of sauce in oiled baking dish.
9
Fill each shell with about 1 tablespoon Ricotta cheese.
10
Arrange in dish.
11
Place meatballs among the shells.
12
Spoon remaining sauce over.
13
Sprinkle with the cheeses.
14
Bake at 375u00b0 about 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

2189

kcal

Calories

Fat

306

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs, 1/4 c. milk, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Meatballs And Cheesy Shells(Recipe Can Be Halved Or Doubled) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatballs And Cheesy Shells(Recipe Can Be Halved Or Doubled)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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