BAKED SHELLS AND MEATBALL CASSEROLE

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My kids love meatballs and shell pasta, so we came up with this dish one night - it is a cross between a baked pasta and meatball sub casserole!

Provided by pixiesmom

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs prepared frozen or homemade meatballs
1 (16 ounce) box large shell pasta
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 (28 ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce or 1 (28 ounce) jar homemade spaghetti sauce
grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Boil pasta according to directions- making sure to not overcook (al dente)!
  • If meatballs are frozen, thaw--I like to brown mine either on the stove or in the oven.
  • Combine the ricotta, sour cream and Italian seasoning- I add an extra dash of garlic and freshly ground pepper.
  • Spray a 9x13 deep baker with Pam.
  • Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of baking pan.
  • Top this with 1/2 of the pasta shells drained.
  • Top with the ricotta mixture.
  • Top with all the meatballs.
  • Then layer with remaining 1/2 of shell pasta.
  • Top with all the sauce.
  • Top with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese (I just sprinkle a little on top).
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.3, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 990.3, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 14.4, Protein 30.8

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