Meatball Stuffed Shells Recipe
This Easy Meatball Stuffed Shells recipe is a quick and delicious dinner made with jumbo pasta shells, savory meatballs, rich spaghetti sauce, and melted cheese—perfect for busy nights or family meals.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 582kcal
- 36 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce (1 jar)
- 36 frozen fully cooked Italian style meatballs thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
Prepare shells to al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Spread ½ cup spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle garlic over the spaghetti sauce.
Fill each shell with a meatball and place in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake 35 minutes in preheated oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Uncover and bake an additional 3-5 minutes longer until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 874IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 3mg