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Italian Meatballs in Jumbo Shells

Yields6 ServingsTotal Time55 mins

Effortlessly combine Italian meatballs and jumbo shells with your favorite marinara sauce and cheese for a meal that's sure to impress a crowd.

Meatball stuffed shells coated in marinara sauce, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese

Ingredients
 12 ounces Mueller’s® Jumbo Shells
 1 package (32 ounces) frozen Italian style fully-cooked meatballs, thawed according to package directions
 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce
 1/4 cup water
 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, divided
Cooking Directions
1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray; set aside.

2

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well and allow to cool slightly.

3

Place one meatball into the center of each pasta shell and arrange filled shells in the prepared dish, stacking some if necessary so they all fit.

4

Pour spaghetti sauce evenly over all of the pasta shells. Drizzle water over the sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Cover and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot.

5

Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 6 Servings

Servings 6