ITALIAN CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS & EASY MEATBALLS

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This is my Husbands Favorite meal! It takes some time to make but is well worth the wait and work!

Provided by Linsey Ballard

Categories     Pasta

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 28

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 c chopped fresh mushrooms
1 c finely chopped onion
1 tsp plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1 1/2 c ricotta cheese
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1 1/2 c shredded asiago cheese, divided
1 c shredded parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, divided
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c milk
2 c shredded romano cheese
1 1/2 c shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
SAUCE AND MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef chuck
1 small onion
5 clove garlic chopped
1/2 c rice cereal crumbs, divided
1/2 c milk
1 large egg
6 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
salt to taste
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 jar(s) marinara sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat ricotta and 4 ounces cream cheese until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese,1 tablespoon parsley, garlic salt,pepper and mushroom mixture. Spoon into shells; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  • 3. In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter. Wisk in flour until smooth; gradually add the cream, broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and Wisk for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  • 4. Stir in Romano cheese and the remaining cream cheese, Asiago and parsley,wisk untl smooth and melty. Pour over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly.
  • 5. In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion,1 clove of chopped garlic, cereal crumbs, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley and 1 teaspoon salt; shape into eight 2-in. balls.
  • 6. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 2nd chopped garlic clove and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Submerge the meatballs in the sauce; bring to a simmer and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until done. Season with about 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 7. serve together with garlic bread...enjoy :)!!

Haymanot Admasu
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the cheesy shells and the meatballs. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Katlakuntla Bhimesh
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The shells were a bit too al dente for my taste, but the cheese filling was delicious. I think I would cook the shells for a little longer next time.


Shabana Sheikh
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This recipe was very easy to follow, and the end result was delicious! The shells were perfectly cooked and the cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. The meatballs were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Starz Music
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The shells were cooked well and the cheese filling was flavorful. The meatballs were also moist and flavorful. I think I would try a different recipe next time that is a bit light


Yeasin Yeaisn
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This recipe is a keeper! The shells were cooked to perfection and the cheese filling was gooey and delicious. The meatballs were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Chinecherem
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This dish was delicious! The shells were perfectly cooked and the cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. The meatballs were also moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mhamad Mhamad
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This recipe was just okay. The shells were cooked well, but the cheese filling was a bit bland. The meatballs were also a bit dry. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Rumi Sarfaraz
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This recipe was a disaster! The shells were overcooked and the cheese filling was bland. The meatballs were also dry and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Rana Hashim
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the cheese-stuffed shells were delicious. I would make this again, but I would use a different meatball recipe.


Khadija Bintejamil
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The shells were a bit too al dente for my taste, but the cheese filling was delicious. I think I would cook the shells for a little longer next time.


nagendra kumar
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the cheesy shells and the meatballs. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Elizabeth Schell
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but the ones in this recipe were surprisingly good. They were moist and flavorful, and they paired perfectly with the cheese-stuffed shells.


Hakeemo Hakeemo
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This recipe was incredibly easy to follow, and the end result was delicious! The shells were perfectly cooked and the cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.