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beefy stuffed shells

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Amber Kirby
Resaca, GA

Diabetic Recipe

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients For beefy stuffed shells

  • 12
    dried jumbo shell macaroni
  • 12 oz
    ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped mushrooms
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/2 c
    shredded carrot
  • 1/4 c
    chopped celery
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 can
    tomatoes, canned italian-style and diced
  • 1 c
    shredded italian blend cheese
  • 1
    tomato, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    basil, fresh

How To Make beefy stuffed shells

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • 2
    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Set aside.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook ground beef until brown, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Drain off fat. Set meat aside.
  • 4
    In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and Italian seasoning; cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add diced tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • 5
    Spoon the tomato mixture into a blender or food processor; cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Set aside 3/4 cup of the pureed tomato mixture.
  • 6
    Return the remaining pureed tomato mixture to the skillet. Stir cooked meat into tomato mixture in skillet. Spoon a rounded tablespoon of the meat mixture into each pasta shell.
  • 7
    Arrange filled pasta shells in prepared baking dish. Spoon the reserved 3/4 cup pureed tomato mixture over the shells.
  • 8
    Cover; bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh tomato. Bake about 5 minutes more or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

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