Meatballs and Shells

Real prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Side dish suggestions: green salad, garlic bread

Supplies:
• Large pot
• Baking sheet
• Medium bowl
• Cookie scooper, melon baller, or spoon

From the freezer:
• 1# ground beef or ground turkey, thawed

From the pantry:
• 1# box pasta shells
• 1/2 c bread crumbs
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp parsley
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 jar marinara

Fresh:
• 1 egg
• Parmesan (optional)

Preparation:
1. Combine ground meat, egg, oregano, basil, parsley, garlic salt, and bread crumbs in a medium bowl.
2. Scoop out meat in 1-inch balls and place onto baking sheet. (I cover the sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.) If you like, roll the balls so they are uniform. In your oven, move the top rack so it's 4-6 inches from the top. Turn on your broiler. If you have an option, use low.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions.
4. Broil meatballs for 6-8 minutes on until beginning to brown. Shake them around or flip them over and broil for 4-6 more minutes or until cooked through.
5. Drain and set aside shells. Dump the cooked meatballs into the pot you used for the pasta and add the marinara. Heat through.
6. Top the shells with the meatball marinara. Add grated parmesan if you like.