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    Nacho Stuffed Shells


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    List of Ingredients




    36 jumbo shells
    3/4 lb ground beef extra lean
    1 1.25 oz package low sodium taco seasoning
    1 cup water
    1 16 oz can refried beans with chilies
    1 cup reduced fat Cheddar cheese, shredded
    3/4 cup picante sauce
    1 8 oz can tomato sauce low sodium
    1 2 oz can sliced olives
    1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced

    Recipe



    Preheat oven to 350° F.
    Prepare pasta according to package directions.
    While pasta is cooking, saute beef in a large skillet
    until browned; drain well.
    Add taco seasoning mix and water;
    simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
    Stir in beans and cheese and cook until smooth
    and well mixed.
    When pasta is done, drain well.

    Fill shells with beef mixture (1-2 tbsp. per shell).
    Combine picante sauce and tomato sauce in a saucepan.
    Cook until heated, stirring occasionally.
    Spread 1/2 cup sauce over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch
    baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray.

    Place filled shells side by side on top of sauce;
    pour remaining sauce evenly over shells.
    Sprinkle with olives. Cover with aluminum foil;
    bake 35 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
    Sprinkle with green onions.
    Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

    Serve immediately and garnish with any of the following:

    low-fat sour cream
    low-fat grated Cheddar cheese
    chopped jalapeno
    chopped cilantro
    salsa, guacamole



 

 

 


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