Cheese- and Vegetable-Stuffed Shells

Cheese- and Vegetable-Stuffed Shells
Cheese- and Vegetable-Stuffed Shells might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 20g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 395 calories. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. If you have onion, olives, vegetable oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 350F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
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2
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
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3
Add zucchini; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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4
Stir in olives and 1/4 cup of the pasta sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until hot.
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5
Remove from heat.
6
In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese blend. Stir in zucchini mixture until well mixed.
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7
Fill each cooked pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture.
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8
Place in baking dish.
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9
Pour remaining pasta sauce over shells.
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10
Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes.
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11
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
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12
Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings4
Health Score10
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