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Stuffed Pasta Shells
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All you need for this quick dinner recipe are a few simple ingredients:
- pasta sauce
- egg
- ricotta
- mozzarella
- Parmesan
- dried basil
- garlic clove
- meatballs
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This is a no-fuss, easy dinner recipe! This gem uses simple, convenient things like pre-made pasta sauce and frozen meatballs to save you time to make quick weeknight dinners.
If you prefer you can make your own pasta sauce or meatballs. But don’t feel bad about taking shortcuts for busy weeknights!
how to make stuffed shells
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Start by cooking 16 jumbo pasta shells according to package directions so they are all-dente (means slightly stiff still). Run under cold water to keep from cooking and set aside.
Pour 1 large jar of your favorite pasta sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan to evenly coat.
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Get those jumbo shells ready! Stuff each one with a delicious ricotta cheese mixture.
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Bake those stuffed jumbo shells at 350ยฐF for about 45-50 minutes! The aroma will fill your kitchen, and youโll have a comforting dish that’s sure to impress. Enjoy every cheesy, flavorful bite!
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This is such a easy-prep dinner that will look like you slaved in the kitchen all day. The meatball is just the right addition of a protein to this classic pasta for a complete dinner.
Serve alongside a fresh salad and dinner is served!
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Easy, Cheesy Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large jar pasta sauce
- 1 large egg
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons basil seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 meatballs frozen, thawed, or freshly made
- 16 jumbo pasta shells
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.Start by cooking 16 jumbo pasta shells according to package directions so they are all-dente (means slightly stiff still). Run under cold water to keep from cooking and set aside.
- Pour 1 large jar of your favorite pasta sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan to evenly coat
- In a mixing bowl, combine an egg, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and garlic. Stir everything together until well blended.
- Stuff each jumbo pasta shell with a scoop of cheese mixture.
- Press a frozen, thawed, or fresh meatball into the cheesy mixture of each shell, then place them in a 9ร13 baking dish filled with pasta sauce.
- Bake those stuffed jumbo shells at 350ยฐF for about 45-50 minutes! The aroma will fill your kitchen, and youโll have a comforting dish thatโs sure to impress. Enjoy every cheesy, flavorful bite!
Try our easy and delicious cheese stuffed shells for dinnerโit’s a family favorite you can enjoy with or without meatballs!
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My family loved this!
Simple and delicious, my favorite type of recipes, thanks!
Yum!
Good, thanks
Adding this to our dinner rotations. We liked it
Loved having protein with our pasta dish. This was simple and yummy, thanks for another great recipe!