Meatballs With Cheesy Shells Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Cheesy Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ½ cup fresh breadcrumb; ¼ cup milk; 1 egg; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 16 large pasta shells; 1 cup ricotta cheese; ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
½ cup fresh breadcrumb
¼ cup milk
1 egg
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
16 large pasta shells
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Mix together meat, breadcrumbs that have been moistened with the 1/4 milk, egg, cheese, parsley, garlic and peppers.
2
Shape into bite-size meatballs.
3
Brown in heated oil until crisp and cooked.
4
Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce and oregano.
5
Keep warm.
6
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 tbsp ricotta cheese.
10
Arrange in dish.
11
Place meatballs among the shells.
12
Spoon over remaining sauce.
13
Sprinkle with cheeses.
14
Bake at 375 about 15 minute or until heated through.

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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, ½ cup fresh breadcrumb, ¼ cup milk, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Cheesy Shells 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.

Meatballs With Cheesy Shells

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