Name: Makeover Easy Beef-Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells -; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) -; 1 large onion, chopped -; 1 medium green pepper, chopped -; 1-1/4 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese -; 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend, divided -; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -; 1/4 cup prepared pesto -; 1 large egg, lightly beaten -; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained -; 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce -; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning -

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45 min.

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Ingredients for - Makeover Easy Beef-Stuffed Shells

1. 20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells -

2. 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) -

3. 1 large onion, chopped -

4. 1 medium green pepper, chopped -

5. 1-1/4 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese -

6. 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend, divided -

7. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

8. 1/4 cup prepared pesto -

9. 1 large egg, lightly beaten -

10. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained -

11. 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce -

12. 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning -

How to cook deliciously - Makeover Easy Beef-Stuffed Shells

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.