Name: Meatball-Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce, divided; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided; 12 cooked jumbo pasta shells; 24 frozen Italian-style mini meatballs; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

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40 Min(s)

15 Min(s) Prep

25 Min(s) Cook

Take a different approach to spaghetti and meatballs and try our Meatball-Stuffed Shells instead! These stuffed shells are sure to change the game when it comes to pasta. Enjoy the delicious flavors of these Meatball-Stuffed Shells for mealtime.

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4 servings

Original recipe yields 4 servings

1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce, divided

3/4 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided

12 cooked jumbo pasta shells

24 frozen Italian-style mini meatballs

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

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Let's Make It

Heat oven to 400°F.

Spread half the pasta sauce onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Combine ricotta, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and 1/2 cup mozzarella; spoon into pasta shells.

Add 2 meatballs to filling in each shell; place, filled sides up, in prepared baking dish. Top with remaining pasta sauce; cover.

Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 3 to 5 min. or until melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Make Ahead

This recipe can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake (covered) in 400°F oven 35 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 3 to 5 min. or until melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Tip 2

Mindful Eating

Manage portions by using a smaller plate for your meals and snacks. This will help you stick to the recommended serving sizes of your favorite recipes.

Nutrition

Calories

690

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 38g

49%

Saturated Fat 17g

85%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 50mg

17%

Sodium 1300mg

57%

Total Carbohydrates 41g

15%

Dietary Fiber 5g

18%

Sugars 7g

14%

Protein 39g

78%

Vitamin A

20%

Vitamin C

Calcium

30%

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

4 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.