Ingredients for Meatball Stuffed Shells
- 1 lb jumbo pasta shells
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 24 ounces cooked meatballs
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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How to Make Meatball Stuffed Shells
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook 1 pound jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a greased 13x9 inch baking dish, spread 1 ½ cups of your favorite marinara sauce.
- Prepare 24 ounces of your favorite meatballs (homemade or store-bought).
- Fill each cooked pasta shell with one meatball.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce (about 1 ½ cups) over the stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle generously with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is simmering.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
13g
Carbs
8g
