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Time: 45 Minutes

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.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cooked beef Pot Roast or Brisket
  • 20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
  • Chopped fresh basil (optional)

    • Quick Facts

  • 45 Minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • 364kcal Calories
  • 40g Protein

    • Cooking

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Shred beef Pot Roast with two forks.
    2. Meanwhile, combine shredded beef, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and garlic in large bowl.
    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.
    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

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    4 364kcal 13g 119mg 20g 40g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 5g Saturated Fat; 5g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 3.1mg NE Niacin; 0.3mg Vitamin B6; 3.4mcg Vitamin B12; 4.2mg Iron; 37.3mcg Selenium; Zinc; 131mg Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com