Easy Stuffed Shells

 

Easy Stuffed Shells

This sounds good, and easy, and only 5 ingredients. This comes together quickly and is a delicious meal. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box jumbo pasta shells, about 35 shells, (12 oz / 340 g box)
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce, (24 oz / 1 lb 8 oz / 680 g), Shortcut
  • frozen meatballs, fully cooked, about 35, Shortcut
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded, (8 oz / 250 g)
  • Italian seasoning, as desired, Shortcut

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pot of salted water to boiling then add the pasta shells. Cook until just tender, then drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • While the shells are cooking, heat the meatballs. I place them on a plate, single layer and microwave on high for 2 minutes, roll them around then microwave again for 1 minute.
  • Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F). Grease a 9x13 pan with butter. Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce on the bottom of the pan. Place a meatball in a shell and place in the pan.
  • Repeat until all the shells are stuffed and placed in the pan.
  • Pour the pasta sauce over the shells.
  • Top with the shredded cheese and sprinkle with Italian seasoning as desired.
  • Cover with foil, place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes or until bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

I have never seen pasta shells in Thailand but I would assume this could be made easily with any pasta, Low cost per serving when making the meatballs yourself.
Shortcut: Italian Seasoning, Frozen Meatballs, Pasta Sauce.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
  1. I made this again on 19 Apr 2020 and this time used Kroger brand Homestyle Meatballs which are 1 ounce each, those are perfect for the shells! Highly recommended.

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