Instructions: In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, rice, egg and black pepper. Shape into 1 inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet or piece of waxed paper; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, combine water, tomatoes, onion soup mix, Italian seasoning, thyme and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Carefully drop the meatballs into the boiling stew mixture and gently stir in shell pasta.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender.

Makes 4 servings

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