Meatballs With Cheesy Shells

A good change from lasagna yet with all the familiar ingredients.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  cup tomato sauce
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 16  large pasta shells
• 1  cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Mix together meat, breadcrumbs that have been moistened with the 1/4 milk, egg, cheese, parsley, garlic and peppers. Shape into bite-size meatballs. Brown in heated oil until crisp and cooked.
2. Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce and oregano. Keep warm.
3. Cook shells according to package directions. Drain well.
4. Spoon a thin coating of sauce in oiled baking dish. Fill each shell with about 1 tbsp ricotta cheese. Arrange in dish.
5. Place meatballs among the shells. Spoon over remaining sauce. Sprinkle with cheeses.
6. Bake at 375° about 15 minute or until heated through.