Beefy Italian Stuffed Shells
An elegant way to elevate leftover beef Pot Roast or Brisket. Shred the meat and mix with cheese, egg, parsley and garlic, then gently fill pasta shells and top with sauce.
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 9
Ingredients
Filling:
Garnish:
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Shred beef Pot Roast with two forks.
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Step 2
Meanwhile, combine shredded beef, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and garlic in large bowl.
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Step 3
Fill shells evenly with beef mixture. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce on bottom of 11 X 7-inch glass baking dish. Arrange shells in dish; top with remaining sauce.
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Step 4
Cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 375°F oven 20 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned and sauce is bubbly. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with basil, if desired.
Nutrition Information
364 Calories
5g SAT FAT
40g PROTEIN
4.2 mg IRON
6.4 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 364 Calories; 117 Calories from fat; 13g Total Fat (5 g Saturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 119 mg Cholesterol; 1168 mg Sodium; 20 g Total Carbohydrate; 4 g Dietary Fiber; 40 g Protein; 4.2 mg Iron; 3.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 3.4 mcg Vitamin B12; 6.4 mg Zinc; 37.3 mcg Selenium; 131 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Niacin, and Vitamin B6.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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