Seashells Meatball Pie

Dive into comfort food heaven with this irresistible Seashells Meatball Pie, a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional baked pasta dishes. Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with juicy homemade meatballs crafted from ground beef, Italian sausage, Parmesan, and aromatic seasonings, then nestled in a blanket of marinara sauce and topped with golden, bubbling mozzarella. This rich, cheesy casserole is baked to perfection and garnished with fresh basil for a restaurant-quality finish. Whether you're indulging your family on a busy weeknight or wowing dinner guests, this unique recipe combines the perfect balance of savory flavors and satisfying textures. Serve it with a crisp salad or warm garlic bread, and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Italian sausage
• 60 grams Breadcrumbs
• 40 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 800 milliliters Marinara sauce
• 200 grams Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo pasta shells until just al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with clean hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Using your hands, form small meatballs approximately 1 inch in diameter. You should get about 16 meatballs.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes total. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

Fill each cooked pasta shell with one meatball and place the stuffed shells into the baking dish, open side up.

Step 8

Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the shells and meatballs.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top, covering the shells completely.

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your hearty Seashells Meatball Pie with a side salad or garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2017.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3665.6

Total Fat 259.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.7g
Cholesterol 966.7mg	0%
Sodium 8661.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 28.8g
Protein 225.8g	0%

Vitamin D 188.8IU	0%
Calcium 2117.9mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 2469.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.1%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 12.4%