Beef Stuffed Shells Recipe
A secret ingredient makes these the tastiest beef stuffed shells ever! An easy and delicious pasta dish that can be made ahead.
Ingredients
- 25 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pesto
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 24 oz jar spaghetti sauce or 26 ounce
Instructions
- Cook the shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the shells are cooking, cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is brown.
- Drain off the excess grease. Stir in the cottage cheese, parmesan, pesto, egg, and one cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Spray a 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of the pan.
- Stuff the cooked shells with the meat mixture. Pour the remaining sauce on top of the shells. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Spray a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray and cover the dish. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- If desired, garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
-I used 25 shells, but you may use more or less depending on how full you fill them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 914mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 804IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 275mgIron: 3mg
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