Minestrone-Stuffed Shells
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Serves/Makes: 16 | Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Ingredients:
48 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2 pounds lean ground beef (at least 80% lean)
2 cups chopped any color bell peppers
1 cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup refrigerated basil pesto
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounce size) dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
2 jars (26 ounce size) thick and hearty tomato pasta sauce
4 ounces shredded fresh parmesan cheese
Directions:
Cook pasta shells as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
Meanwhile, in 5 to 6-quart Dutch oven, break up ground beef. Add bell peppers and onions sprinkle with salt. Cook over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in pesto, mozzarella cheese and beans.
Fill each cooked pasta shell with scant 1/4 cup beef mixture. Place 12 filled shells in each of 4 large (9 1/2-cup) rectangular freezer/microwave-safe containers Spoon 1/2 jar (about 1 1/2 cups) of the pasta sauce over each to cover. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Thaw 1 container of stuffed shells in refrigerator for 24 hours, or uncover and thaw in microwave on Defrost for 15 to 20 minutes.
To reheat refrigerated or thawed stuffed shells, cover loosely and microwave on High for 6 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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Recipe ID: 39791
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