# MEATBALL-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS (BAKED)

Meatball-Stuffed Jumbo Shells are a delicious baked pasta dish with a savory meat and spinach filling, topped with marinara and cheese.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 box jumbo pasta shells
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 lbs Italian sausage
- 0.25 cup minced parsley
- 1 cup finely chopped spinach
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 0.75 cup finely diced onion
- 24 oz spicy marinara (for base)
- 30 oz marinara (for topping)
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cups grated Parmesan

## Instructions

1. Cook jumbo shells in salted water for ~8 minutes until al dente.
2. Drain, toss lightly with oil so they don’t stick, and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, parsley, spinach, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion.
4. Mix until fully combined.
5. Scoop about 3–4 Tbsp (≈ ¼ cup) of meat mixture into each shell.
6. Don’t close them—leave them open and flat like a half circle, filled across the top.
7. Spread 24 oz marinara on the bottom of a large skillet or baking dish.
8. Arrange shells face-up in a circular pattern.
9. Pour 30–40 oz more marinara over the top.
10. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
11. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 40–45 minutes.
12. Remove foil and broil for 2–5 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly crispy on top.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- large skillet
- baking dish
- foil

## Tips

- Toss shells lightly with oil after draining to prevent sticking.
- Leave shells open and flat when filling.
- Cover with foil for initial baking and remove for broiling to crisp the cheese.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@seattlehanddoc/video/7624602351499840798?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7540040535889888823
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f1fddce5-4db7-436d-adfa-f7b7cf402ecb
- Extracted: 2026-04-07

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