Cheesy Shell with Meatball
1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1 tbsp oil 1 cup tomato sauce 1 tsp oregano 16-18 lg pasta shells 1 cup Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella Mix together meat, bread crumbs, milk, egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic and pepper. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Brown in heated oil until crisp and cooked. Don't crowd in pan when browning. Heat tomato sauce and oregano and keep warm. Cook shells according to package. Drain well. Spoon thin layer of sauce in casserole or baking dish. Fill shells with Ricotta cheese, arrange in dish. Place meatball covering shells. Spoon remaining sauce over. Sprinkle iwth remaining cheese. Bake at 375* for 30 minutes or until heated.
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