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EASY SLOW COOKER MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed tomato, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, salt, beef, mild sausage, breadcrumb, onion, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, pepper, eggs, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

7 cups crushed tomato
⅓ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb beef
1 lb mild sausage
1 cup breadcrumb
⅓ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
4 sticks mozzarella cheese, cut into 4-5 even pieces each
½ cup whole milk
½ cup parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.)
  • Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
  • Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
  • Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.
  • Serve by itself or over pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

EASY ITALIAN STUFFED SHELLS AND MEATBALLS



Easy Italian Stuffed Shells and Meatballs image

This is a quick and tasty alternative to lasagna! Use frozen stuffed shells and Italian meatballs to complete this casserole. If desired, you may prepare this up to two days in advance, simply insert into the oven when ready to bake.

Provided by Renae

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
4 cups shredded provolone cheese
12 ricotta-stuffed, frozen shell pasta
24 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about two minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, mushrooms, and 2 cups of the provolone. Cook until the cheese has melted, stirring occasionally. While the sauce is cooking, place the frozen shells and meatballs in the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass dish. Pour the sauce over the shells, then sprinkle on the remaining 2 cups of provolone. Cover the top of the dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pasta has cooked through, and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 126.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1231.7 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

ITALIAN CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS & EASY MEATBALLS



Italian Cheese Stuffed Shells & Easy Meatballs image

This is my Husbands Favorite meal! It takes some time to make but is well worth the wait and work!

Provided by Linsey Ballard

Categories     Pasta

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 28

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 c chopped fresh mushrooms
1 c finely chopped onion
1 tsp plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1 1/2 c ricotta cheese
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1 1/2 c shredded asiago cheese, divided
1 c shredded parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, divided
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c milk
2 c shredded romano cheese
1 1/2 c shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
SAUCE AND MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef chuck
1 small onion
5 clove garlic chopped
1/2 c rice cereal crumbs, divided
1/2 c milk
1 large egg
6 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
salt to taste
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 jar(s) marinara sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat ricotta and 4 ounces cream cheese until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese,1 tablespoon parsley, garlic salt,pepper and mushroom mixture. Spoon into shells; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  • 3. In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter. Wisk in flour until smooth; gradually add the cream, broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and Wisk for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  • 4. Stir in Romano cheese and the remaining cream cheese, Asiago and parsley,wisk untl smooth and melty. Pour over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly.
  • 5. In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion,1 clove of chopped garlic, cereal crumbs, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley and 1 teaspoon salt; shape into eight 2-in. balls.
  • 6. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 2nd chopped garlic clove and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Submerge the meatballs in the sauce; bring to a simmer and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until done. Season with about 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 7. serve together with garlic bread...enjoy :)!!

EASY SLOW - COOKER MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Slow - Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed tomato, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, salt, beef, mild sausage, breadcrumb, onion, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, pepper, egg, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, parsley

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 22

7 cups crushed tomato
⅓ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound beef
1 pound mild sausage
1 cup bread crumbs
⅓ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup parmesan
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
4 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into 4-5 even pieces each
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Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.)
  • Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
  • Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
  • Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.
  • Serve by itself or over pasta.
  • Enjoy!

EASY STUFFED MEATBALLS



Easy Stuffed Meatballs image

A fellow teacher in Rosebud, South Dakota, shared this recipe for these meatballs years ago. My family always loved them. Good with green beans on the side (and egg noodles in you want the extra starch)!

Provided by Linky

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef (can use sirloin, round, etc)
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (6 ounce) box Stove Top stuffing mix (additional butter, minced onion, see package)
12 ounces cream of mushroom soup
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix Stove-top mix as directed.
  • Mix ground beef with evaporated milk.
  • Form into thin patties about 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
  • Place a spoonful of prepared stuffing in center of each patty, then form into meatball.
  • Place meatballs in oven-proof glass pan.
  • Combine mushroom soup, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and pour over meatballs.
  • Bake uncovered 350 degrees F. 1 hour.

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