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Baked Shells with Pesto, Mozzarella, and Meat Sauce Recipe

Baked Shells with Pesto, Mozzarella, and Meat Sauce Recipe

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Baked Shells with Pesto, Mozzarella, and Meat Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
2 cups canned chopped tomatoes, drained (from 1 28-oz can)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup store-bought or homemade pesto
3/4 lb medium pasta shells
6 oz mozzarella, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup grated parmesan

Directions:

Heat the oven to 400°. Oil a large baking dish (about 9 by 13 inches).
In a large stainless-steel frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until the meat is no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
Add the tomatoes and salt to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the pesto.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the shells until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain and toss with the sauce. Put half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish and top with half the mozzarella and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan. Repeat with the remaining pasta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Bake until bubbling, about 15 minutes.
Variation: Almost any relatively soft, mild cheese will taste good here. You might try fontina in place of the mozzarella, or even Gouda or Havarti.
Wine Recommendation: This robust dish with its meat and tomatoes calls for a gutsy red wine from Italy. A Chianti Classico Riserva's medium body, dried-cherry flavor, high acidity, and moderate tannins will fill the bill perfectly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	658.66 Kcal (2758 kJ)
Calories from fat	354.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.43g	61%
Cholesterol	115.35mg	38%
Sodium	1518.36mg	63%
Potassium	724.67mg	15%
Total Carbs	31.35g	10%
Sugars	5.18g	21%
Dietary Fiber	3.19g	13%
Protein	46.8g	94%
Vitamin C	15.1mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	62.3mg	346%
Calcium	621.1mg	62%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.7 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.86g	61%
Cholesterol	28.84mg	38%
Sodium	379.68mg	63%
Potassium	181.21mg	15%
Total Carbs	7.84g	10%
Sugars	1.29g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	13%
Protein	11.7g	94%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	30%
Iron	15.6mg	346%
Calcium	155.3mg	62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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