Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells
A comforting dish of jumbo pasta shells filled with savory meatballs, smothered in rich tomato sauce, and topped with melty mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Meatballs
- Mozzarella cheese
- Tomato sauce
- Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Stuff each cooled jumbo pasta shell with meatballs and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Pour additional tomato sauce over the stuffed shells to cover them generously.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and add Italian herbs along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to use store-bought meatballs or experiment with different fillings and cheese blends for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, stuffed pasta, Italian, meatballs, comfort food
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