Baked Shells And Meatball Casserole Rezept

This comforting Baked Shells and Meatball Casserole is a family-friendly favorite! A delicious twist on classic Italian flavors, it combines tender pasta shells, juicy meatballs, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella for a satisfying meal that's perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Imagine layers of cheesy goodness, hearty meatballs, and perfectly cooked pasta – pure comfort food heaven!

Vorbereitung 20 Min.

Kochzeit 50 Min.

Kalorien 681.3 kcal

Eiweiß 61g

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Zutaten für Baked Shells And Meatball Casserole

1 (14 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (12 ounce) package medium pasta shells
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
cooking spray (for greasing dish)

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Zubereitung von Baked Shells And Meatball Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
If using frozen meatballs, thaw completely. Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned (optional step).
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
Layer half of the cooked pasta shells over the sauce.
Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the pasta.
Top with all the meatballs.
Layer with the remaining pasta shells.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top layer of pasta.
Sprinkle generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

74g

Carbs

25g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes European Italian American Fall Recipes Baking

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation Casseroles Beef Pasta Oven Dietary Ground Beef Meat Pasta Rice And Grains Pasta Shells Equipment

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Baked Shells And Meatball Casserole?

Baked Shells And Meatball Casserole dauert insgesamt etwa 70 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 50 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Baked Shells And Meatball Casserole?

Baked Shells And Meatball Casserole hat etwa 681.3 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 61 g Eiweiß, 25 g Kohlenhydraten und 42 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Baked Shells And Meatball Casserole?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Baked Shells And Meatball Casserole sind Meatballs, Shell Pasta, Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Sour Cream, Italian Seasoning. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.