Beef Stuffed Pasta
Beef Stuffed Pasta
Course
Kid Friendly
,
Main Dish
Servings
8
Servings
8
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
Instructions
Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
Cook stir-fry vegetables, ground beef and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
Add zucchini; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in olives and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce.
Cook until hot, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat.
In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir in zucchini mixture until well mixed.
Fill each cooked pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture.
Place in baking dish.
Pour remaining tomato sauce over shells.
Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes