MEATBALL STUFFED SHELLS

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1/2 box jumbo shells (about 25-28 shells)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 lb mild italian sausage
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp dried chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook pasta shells according to package instruction. Gently stir the shells as the cook to hep prevent them from sticking together. (TIP: Make a few extra shells in the event some tear or stick). When pasta is slightly uncooked, remove, drain, and lightly rinse.

In a medium bowl, mix together beef, sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, seasonings, and 2 tbsp of Parmesan cheese. Roll mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs, you should make 25 meatballs.

Place 1/3 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread sauce into an even layer. Place a meatball securely in each shell. Arrange shells into 5 rows of 5 in the baking dish.

Top shells with remaining sauce. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Top with parsley.

Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Serve immediately.