Shells With Meatball & Sausage Recipe
Make Shells With Meatball & Sausage Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta Shells
Meatballs and Sausage Filling
Tomato Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Shells Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the jumbo pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meatball and Sausage Filling Preparation
- 2
Make the Filling
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. This should yield about 12 meatballs.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Bake
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce, making sure they are well covered. Let them simmer in the sauce for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- 7
Assemble the Dish
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, spread a layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom. Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with a meatball, then place them in the dish. Pour remaining sauce over the stuffed shells.
- 8
Top with Cheese
Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the top of the stuffed shells and garnish with chopped parsley.
- 9
Bake
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.