Meatball & Ricotta Stuffed Shells

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Meatball & Ricotta Stuffed Shells - An Italian cuisine

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

450

Sugar

Fat

18g

Meatball & Ricotta Stuffed Shells is a classic Italian dish that combines jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a delicious filling made of ricotta cheese and meatballs, bathed in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. This hearty pasta dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or for entertaining a large crowd. The dish can be customized with your favorite ingredients and can be served with a side salad and crusty bread to round out the meal.

Instructions

1.	Cook the jumbo pasta shells for 10-12 minutes in boiling water. Drain and set aside.
2.	Place the precooked turkey meatballs in a large pot with the marinara sauce and heat over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3.	Combine the ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese in a medium bowl.
4.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
5.	Stuff each jumbo pasta shell with a meatball and a spoonful of the cheese mixture. Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and repeat until all shells are stuffed.
6.	Bake the shells for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

The combination of meatballs, ricotta cheese, and marinara sauce makes for a delicious and filling meal.

This dish can serve a large crowd.

It can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat content depending on the type of meatballs and cheese used.

It can take a while to prepare and cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey meatballs are a good source of protein and contain less fat than traditional beef meatballs.
Ricotta cheese is a good source of calcium and can help support bone health.
Using whole wheat pasta can increase the fiber content of the dish, which can support digestive health.

	12 precooked turkey meatballs , thawed
	12 jumbo pasta shells
	1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
	1 cup marinara sauce
	1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese