Meatballs With Cheesy Shells |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A good change from lasagna yet with all the familiar ingredients. Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef |
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb |
1/4 cup milk |
1 egg |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed |
1 tablespoon oil |
1 cup tomato sauce |
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves |
16 large pasta shells |
1 cup ricotta cheese |
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Mix together meat, breadcrumbs that have been moistened with the 1/4 milk, egg, cheese, parsley, garlic and peppers. Shape into bite-size meatballs. Brown in heated oil until crisp and cooked.
2. Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce and oregano. Keep warm.
3. Cook shells according to package directions. Drain well.
4. Spoon a thin coating of sauce in oiled baking dish. Fill each shell with about 1 tbsp ricotta cheese. Arrange in dish.
5. Place meatballs among the shells. Spoon over remaining sauce. Sprinkle with cheeses.
6. Bake at 375° about 15 minute or until heated through.
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