Italian Cheese-Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Italian Cheese-Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 21 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
21 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

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In a
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coated with cooking spray, cook onion and peppers over medium heat 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4-5 minutes until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a small bowl, combine eggs, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stuff into shells. Spread 1 cup vegetable sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce.
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Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

2424

kcal

Calories

Fat

424

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper, 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Italian Cheese-Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Cheese-Stuffed Shells

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