Name: Caprese Shells with Mini Meatballs
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 large egg, (slightly beaten); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/3 cup freshly grated romano cheese; 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 1/2 pounds whole wheat pasta shells; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 pint grape tomatos, (halved or quartered); 10 fresh basil leaves, (chopped + more for topping); 1 cup ciliegine, (mini fresh mozzarella balls); freshly grated parmesan cheese