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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Michael Myers
[email protected]This recipe was a breeze to make and the results were fantastic. The beef filling was savory and the shells were cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.
Mdripon Ripon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of stuffed shells, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because it was delicious! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ableman Ebuka
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The shells are stuffed with a flavorful beef filling and topped with a creamy sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.
AZiz LuCky
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a total disaster. The shells were overcooked and the filling was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
marck silas
[email protected]These stuffed shells were so good! The beef filling was perfectly seasoned and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Mst Jannati
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different vegetables or cheeses.
Md Mahafuz
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the beef filling was flavorful and moist. I especially loved the addition of the spinach and mushrooms. It gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.