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Meatball Bake

INGREDIENTS:

2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6.7-ounce) jar Vegetable Base
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 can (28ozs) Crushed Tomatoes
½ cup dry red wine
¼ cup beef stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound pasta shells
1 (12-ounce) bag frozen precooked mini meatballs, thawed
2 cups shredded provolone
Bunch fresh basil, sliced

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375F.

Heat a large oven-safe pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, garlic, vegetable base and pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.

Add the peppers and cook until slightly soft, about 6-8 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, red wine, stock and salt to the pan and then bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir the shells into the sauce.

Stir in the meatballs and sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes uncovered. The meatballs should be cooked through and the pasta tender. Remove from the oven and serve topped with fresh basil.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 869    Carbs: 100g    Sodium: 1528mg    Fiber: 3g    Protein: 48.4g