Meatball-Parmesan Stuffed Shells Meatball-parmesan stuffed shells with Bertolli® Pasta Sauce are an opportunity to have fun in the kitchen with your family. Jumbo pasta shells, meatballs, and parmesan along with ricotta and mozzarella are kid-approved and easy to make with the help of little hands. Try this cheesy dish tonight with beef, chicken, plant-based, or any meatball of your choice. Tip: Save time in the kitchen and spend more time with your family by starting with pre-cooked meatballs. A variety, including meat and plant-based, are available in the freezer case of your grocery store. 6 Servings 10 minutesPrep Time 20 minutesCook Time 0 peopleloved this print Ingredients Directions Ingredients 18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned panko breadcrumbs 1 jar (24 ounces) Bertolli® Organic Marinara Sauce 1 container (16 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese,, divided 18 frozen fully-cooked meatballs,, thawed chopped fresh basil (optional) Directions Step 1: Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and cool slightly. Step 2: Meanwhile, toast breadcrumbs in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3-4 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Transfer to bowl; set aside. Wipe out skillet. Add sauce and ¼ cup water to skillet. Step 3: Combine ricotta, Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella in bowl. Fill each pasta shell with 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture and 1 meatball. For family fun, kids can help fill shells). Use a mini ice cream scoop to fill shells evenly with the cheese mixture. Step 4: Arrange filled shells in sauce mixture in skillet. Cover. Cook on medium heat 10-15 min. or until meatballs are heated through (165ºF). Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, breadcrumbs and basil before serving. Step 5: Variations: Substitute other melty cheeses, such as Fontina, for the Mozzarella. Share This Recipe Share How To Sending Thank you! Your email was sent.Send another! Send More Enter your name* Recipient Name* Recipient Email Address* Enter your message here Hey! Thought you might like to learn how to do this from Bertolli. * Required field Send How To Related How To's & Recipes 15-Minute Chicken Margherita Get Cooking Tuscan Table Fall Get Cooking Spicy Tuscan Rigatoni with Sausage & Mushrooms Get Cooking Antipasto Tray Get Cooking Alfredo Florentine Lasagna Get Cooking Marinade Ratio Get Cooking
