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Meatball-Stuffed Jumbo Shells (Baked)
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Meatball-Stuffed Jumbo Shells (Baked)

1 h 25 minServes 10Nutri-Score D€€
from @seattlehanddoc54 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • jumbo pasta shells (about 20–24 shells)Grains340 g
  • ground beefMeat900 g
  • Italian sausage (casings removed)Meat900 g
  • parsley (minced)Produce15 g
  • spinach (finely chopped)Produce85 g
  • Parmesan (grated, for the meat mixture)Dairy50 g
  • breadcrumbsPantry50 g
  • saltSpices16 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices5 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • onion (finely diced)Produce130 g
  • spicy marinara (for the base)Pantry680 g
  • marinara (for the topping)Pantry1 kg
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy500 g
  • Parmesan (grated, for the topping)Dairy100 g
  • oil (for tossing the shells)Pantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

712kcal

Carbs
30 g
Proteins
40 g
Fat
48 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the shells

    • Cook the jumbo shells in salted boiling water until al dente.
    • Drain, toss lightly with oil so they don't stick, and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Make the meat mixture

    • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, parsley, spinach, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic and onion.
    • Mix until fully combined.
    Step 2

  3. Fill the shells

    • Scoop about a quarter cup of meat mixture into each shell.
    • Leave the shells open and flat like a half circle, filled across the top.
    Step 3

  4. Assemble

    • Spread the spicy marinara over the bottom of a large skillet or baking dish.
    • Arrange the shells face-up in a circular pattern.
    • Pour the remaining marinara over the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
    Step 4

  5. Bake covered

    • Cover with foil and bake at 190 °C (375 °F).
    Step 5

  6. Broil and finish

    • Remove the foil and broil until the cheese is melted, bubbly and slightly crispy on top.
    Step 6
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