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Beef Stuffed Pasta
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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Instructions
- Heat oven to 350ยฐF.
- Spray 11x7-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.
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Spinach Pasta Toss
Try this simple and easy spinach pasta toss for your Dinner Tonight! With 5 ingredients this dish will come together quickly!
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce Italian-style diced tomatoes unsalted
- 2 cups whole wheat penne pasta dry
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, reduced fat
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- Bring tomatoes, pasta and water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir.
- Cover; simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes or just until pasta is tender.
- Add ยฝ of spinach; simmer, covered 2 minutes or until wilted. Stir.
- Repeat until remaining spinach is added.
- Serve topped with cheese.
- For a spicier dish, add ยผ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes with the tomatoes.
Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Change up pasta night by adding shrimp and spinach! This dish has a spicy kick to it that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 red Chile pepper thinly sliced and seeded for less heat
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 pound medium-sized frozen or fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup no sodium low fat chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
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- In large stock pot, bring water to a boil for pasta; add pasta when boiling.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, Chile and pepper. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
- Turn shrimp, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook, tossing, until beginning to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Drain pasta and mix in large skillet with shrimp and spinach, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately..
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Pasta Salad with Peas and Ham
Looking for a simple pasta salad? Our Pasta salad with Peas and Ham recipe unique, plus it is a great recipe to use your leftover ham!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 2 ounces low sodium ham cooked, diced
- 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas cooked until just tender
- 1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
- 1/2 cup light ranch dressing
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Servings: 1 cup servings
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- Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
- Cook rotini in boiling salted water just until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Rinse under cool running water, drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients.
- Cover and chill for 20 to 30 minutes or overnight.
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