Easy Stuffed Shells Recipe

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"I put this recipe together one day when we had unexpected guests. It was an immediate hit and is now a family favorite." Get the kids involved when putting together this simple, savory dish. Dolores Betchner, Cudahy, Wisconsin

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Easy Stuffed Shells Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
  • 36 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each), thawed
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place 1/2 cup sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place a meatball in each shell; transfer to prepared dish. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3 stuffed shells equals 334 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 711 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Easy Stuffed Shells in Taste of Home April/May 2009, p36

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Storing Pasta

I store all my pastas in canning jars rather than the opened boxes. The pasta stays fresher, and the jars stack nicely, too, conserving pantry space. When I’m preparing my grocery list, I can see what I need at a glance. —Laurie S., Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2012 by tylskisj

My family really liked these and they are really easy to put together!! I will be making these again.


Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by shecooksalot

Agree with some of the other reviewers, good but not great. I really liked how easy it was to put together on one of our busy days, so I will definately make this again. Because it is so simple, I will tinker with sauce flavor, meat filling, and cheese for next time.


Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by sam52687

Made this for "italian night" with friends, we all brought a dish, and this is what I made. Veryyy easy-- and a huge hit! I will definately make this again!


Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2011 by ChristineBn30

I just made these for dinner tonight and they were quick to make and very good, I substituted the beef meatballs with Italian sausage instead. I will make it again


Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2011 by 4Huskers

I made these today and they were so easy and very good. I used Ragu Roasted Garlic sauce and it was so yummy. Only problem was that I didn't cook the shells quite long enough, that was my problem. Overall these are simple to make and with all ingredients on hand it makes a quick dinner. I know we will make this again.


Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by 5hungrykids

These are okay. Not great but not bad. I don't think they are worth making again, though.


Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by scrambledwithcheese

Not bad, but not GREAT. Agree with the other reviewer that if some of these ingredients were made from scratch it might taste better. But overall not bad- quick and easy.


Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2010 by swtlissdrmwvr

This recipe was good, but it wasn't GREAT! I had a great time with my daughter in the kitchen helping me put this easy dish together. I could do much better making some of these ingredients from scratch, but this is good if you don't have alot of time. And fun for the children!


Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2010 by keagmom

My 8 year old LOVED these and said I need to make them again!


Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2010 by bckandc

Never have leftovers when I make this. It's my kids favorite (4 & 5) I use white sauce instead of the tomatoe sauce. One kid and husband won't eat tomatoes.

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