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meatball stuffed shells

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Sarah Mascara
@smascara
Manchester, NH

This recipe has won over many a pot luck lunch and most of my boyfriends past. These shells can be served as a meal with bread and salad, served on the side of another Italian dinner or be set out on their own! Meatball fans will be shocked and impressed! Enjoy :)

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(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For meatball stuffed shells

  • 2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    onion
  • 1/4 c
    green pepper
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    italian seasoning blend
  • 1 box
    macaroni, large shells
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    italian bread crumbs
  • 1 jar
    spaghetti sauce
  • 1 pkg
    shredded cheese italian blend or mozzarella

How To Make meatball stuffed shells

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil on med-high heat and add onion, pepper and garlic. Sautee for 2 to 3 minutes, then add hamburger, oregano and Italian seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook until hamburger is no longer pink. Drain, leaving maybe 2 Tbsp. of fat for flavor. Remove from heat and cool.
  • 2
    Prepare shells as directed on the box. Be sure the shells are cooked until tender. Drain and cool in a soak of cold water (maybe 2 minutes).
  • 3
    Transfer meat to a mixing bowl and add egg, breadcrumbs, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix vigorously until a soft meaty stuffing is formed.
  • 4
    Form heaping spoonfuls of stuffing and gently place them inside cooked pasta shells.
  • 5
    Empty jar of spaghetti sauce over the entire pan of stuffed shells, dress with mozzarella cheese, cover
  • 6
    Cover and bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees.
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