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Stuffed shells topped with meatballs and sauce

Stuffed Pasta Shells With Meatballs

Combine Crock Pot Meatballs & Sauce with these delicious stuff pasta shells for one amazingly easy weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 -10 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or 1/2 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped thawed frozen drained, spinach (Optional)
  • 16-20 cooked pasta shells al dente
  • 1 jar prepared spaghetti sauce OR 1/2 recipe of Norine's Nest Slow Cooker Meatballs With Sauce
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese for topping.

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Cook 16-20 pasta shells al dente. Drain and rinse.
  • In a medium size bowl combine the grated mozzarella, ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Gently stuff pasta shells one at a time with one large heaping Tablespoon of cheese mixture.
  • Place in a 9 x 13 glass baking dish, cheese side up.
  • Spoon sauce over stuffed shells. Gently tuck meatballs in and around pasta shells.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Place in a pre-heated 350 ° oven, uncovered, and bake for 35-45 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 2stuffed shellsCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 683mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g
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