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Beef Stuffed Pasta

January 20, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Change up the classic pasta dinner to this Beef Stuffed Pasta recipe! It’s filling and serves 8.

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Ingredients
  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef cooked and drained
  • 16 ounces uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup frozen bell pepper/onion stir fry vegetables
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar unsalted tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup fat free ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fat free egg substitute
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded
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  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  4. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
  5. Cook stir-fry vegetables, ground beef and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  6. Add zucchini; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in olives and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce.
  8. Cook until hot, stirring frequently.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir in zucchini mixture until well mixed.
  11. Fill each cooked pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture.
  12. Place in baking dish.
  13. Pour remaining tomato sauce over shells.
  14. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes.
  15. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  16. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

Beef Stuffed Pasta Nutrition Facts Serving size 8 (230g) servings per container Amount per serving Calories 370 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 49 g 18 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 15 % Iron 20 % Potassium 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, dinner, grain, kid friendly, main dish, pasta, pastas, protein, recipe, recipes, vegetable, vegetables

Beef and Cheese French Bread

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Beef and Cheese French Bread is a comforting, easy meal everyone will enjoy! This is a creative way to use ground beef and make it stretch a long way!

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Ingredients
  • 3/4 lb lean chuck or round ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes unsalted
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives drained
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread unsliced
  • 1 cup low fat sharp cheddar cheese shredded
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  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in tomatoes, green pepper, olives, salt, chili powder, garlic and cumin. Remove from heat.
  2. Cut bread in half lengthwise.
  3. Place on baking sheet.
  4. Spread meat mixture over cut slices.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Bake at 450°F for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  7. Cook’s note: This recipe serves 8 so you may have enough for lunch the next day. To reheat, wrap in foil and heat in a 350° F oven for 10-15 minutes or until hot. This results in French bread that is soft. If you prefer crispy bread, place the loaf on a baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes or until hot.
Recipe Notes

Beef and Cheese Bread Nutrition Facts Serving size 8 (168g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 35 mg 12 % Sodium 540 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 33 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 20 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 15 % Iron 20 % Potassium 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, bread, breads, cheese, dinner, french bread, grain, protein, recipe, recipes

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