MAKEOVER EASY BEEF-STUFFED SHELLS
Enjoy the convenience of this make-ahead dish or bake right away. Either way, it has half the saturated fat of the original recipe but is just as meaty. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup Italian cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, pesto, egg and half of the beef mixture., In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Spread 3/4 cup into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon cheese mixture into pasta shells; place in baking dish. Combine remaining beef mixture and tomato mixture; spoon over shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Ubaidu Abdullahi
[email protected]These stuffed shells were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Kaycia Buddington
[email protected]I loved the flavor of these stuffed shells! The filling was so flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ruts Isaac
[email protected]These stuffed shells were delicious! The filling was so flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ben Bywater
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of stuffed shells, but these were really good! The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Mahala Wood
[email protected]These stuffed shells were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
nr chaudhari
[email protected]The shells were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again, but I will be careful not to overcook the shells.
mary ortega
[email protected]These stuffed shells were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.
Ammer Ambrocio
[email protected]I loved the flavor of these stuffed shells! The filling was so flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Zohaib Awan
[email protected]These stuffed shells were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
TuhinBoss Boss
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the filling.
Anjal Moktan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beef, but these stuffed shells were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Azan Ch
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shells and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Xion Justice
[email protected]These stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The shells were perfectly cooked and the beef filling was flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.