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Simple Stuffed Shells

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By Paula Jones
Updated Feb 22, 2012
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A make-ahead version of an Italian classic, these cooked pasta shells are stuffed with hearty beef, ricotta and mozzarella. Make a double batch and keep one in the freezer for a handy potluck dish.

Simple Stuffed Shells

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Additional chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add beef. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Stir in tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cook uncovered about 20 minutes until liquid is reduced.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta shells as directed on box, using minimum cook time. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • Step 
    4
    In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg and 2 tablespoons basil.
  • Step 
    5
    Spoon about 2 cups meat sauce into baking dish. Using small spoon, carefully fill each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture (do not overfill). Invert shells and place on sauce in baking dish. Spoon remaining meat sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Step 
    6
    Bake uncovered about 30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. Garnish with additional basil.

Nutrition

680 Calories
29g Total Fat
43g Protein
62g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
680
Calories from Fat
260
Total Fat
29g
45%
Saturated Fat
13g
64%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
125mg
42%
Sodium
870mg
36%
Potassium
410mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
62g
21%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
6g
Protein
43g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
60%
60%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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