Best Meatball Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipes

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MEATBALL STUFFED SHELL PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Meatball Stuffed Shell Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, dried minced onion, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley, large eggs, kosher salt, pepper, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, salt, jumbo pasta shell, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup dried minced onion, fine
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
pepper, to taste
15 oz ricotta cheese
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch salt
12 oz jumbo pasta shell, cooked according to package instructions
32 oz marinara sauce
parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Take a walnut-sized portion of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and transfer to an oiled wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Make the ricotta-herb mixture: combine the ricotta cheese, basil, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and salt in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Stuff a tablespoon of ricotta mixture into a jumbo shells, then stuff a meatball into the shells.
  • Spread the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) casserole dish, then lay in the stuffed shells. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, until the marinara sauce is warm.
  • Top with chopped basil.
  • Enjoy!

MEATBALL STUFFED SHELLS



Meatball Stuffed Shells image

Make and share this Meatball Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by marykathrynsaft

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
36 frozen italian meatballs, thawed (1/2 oz. each)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place 1/2 cup sauce in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Place a meatball in each shell; transfer to baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Uncover; and bake 5-10 more minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

MEATBALL & RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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This dish is really easy to make, and my husband and three year old son love it. I used turkey meatballs, but you can use any type of meatball for this recipe. A salad would make a great side dish!

Provided by Faith T

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 35m

Yield 12 stuffed shells, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 precooked turkey meatballs, thawed
12 jumbo pasta shells
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Boil the jumbo pasta shells according to the package directions.
  • Drain and rinse shells with cool water.
  • Add one spoonful of ricotta cheese and then one meatball to each shell.
  • Place the stuffed shells in the baking pan.
  • Top each shell with a spoonful of marinara sauce and a few shreds of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

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