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Cheese Stuffed Shells With Beef and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Cheese Stuffed Shells With Beef and Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Cheese Stuffed Shells With Beef and Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
1 (28 oz) can tomato puree
1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (340 g) box jumbo pasta shells
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (300 g) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (475 g) container ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp basil
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

In shallow Dutch oven, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; cook beef, breaking up with spoon, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. With slotted spoon, transfer to bowl. Drain any fat from pan.
Add remaining oil to pan; sauté onions and garlic for 5 minutes. Add basil, oregano, hot pepper flakes, salt, pepper, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Return beef to pan; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain well and place on damp tea towel.
Filling: Meanwhile, in bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, 1 cup Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, parsley, onions, eggs, basil, nutmeg, and pepper.
Pour half of the beef and tomato sauce into 13- x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish. Spoon heaping 1 tbsp (15 mL) filling into each pasta shell. Arrange snugly, stuffed side up, in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil.
Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	254.6 Kcal (1066 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.26g	19%
Cholesterol	95.01mg	32%
Sodium	576.63mg	24%
Potassium	357.44mg	8%
Total Carbs	6.56g	2%
Sugars	2.29g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	6%
Protein	28.96g	58%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	477.9mg	48%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.81 Kcal (677 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.79g	19%
Cholesterol	60.38mg	32%
Sodium	366.48mg	24%
Potassium	227.17mg	8%
Total Carbs	4.17g	2%
Sugars	1.45g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	6%
Protein	18.41g	58%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	10%
Iron	1.2mg	11%
Calcium	303.8mg	48%

* 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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