Simple Stuffed Shells
Paula Jones
Updated Feb 22, 2012
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
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
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
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Step2In 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.
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Step3Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta shells as directed on box, using minimum cook time. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
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Step4In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg and 2 tablespoons basil.
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Step5Spoon 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.
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Step6Bake 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
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