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Baked shells w/ Pesto, Mozzerella and meat sauce is for Dinner.

Baked shells w/ Pesto, Mozzerella and meat sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Baked shells w/ Pesto, Mozzerella and meat sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Baked shells w/ Pesto, Mozzerella and meat sauce makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Baked shells w/ Pesto, Mozzerella and meat sauce are:

1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 Yellow Onion , Chopped
1 pounds of ground beef
2 cups of canned diced tomatoes, drained (28 ounce can)
1/2 cup of pesto sauce
1 pound of pasta shells (any kind you like)
6 ounces of mozzarella cheese, grated about 1 1/2 cups
1/4 cup grated parmesan
garlic salt
seasoned pepper

Here is how you make Baked shells w/ Pesto, Mozzerella and meat sauce:

*heat oven to 400*cook pasta as directed*spray 9x13 in pan with cooking spray*In a large frying pan, heat oil over med heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.Stir in the ground beef and cook breaking it up until no longer pink, drain off any excess fat.* add tomatoes and seasoning to the pan bring to a simmer. cook until most of liquid evaporates, about 10 min. remove pan from heat and add pesto.* once pasta is done drain and toss with meat mixture. Put half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish and top with half the mozzarella and parmesan. Repeat with the remaining pasta and cheese. Bake until bubbling about 15 minutes.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISSYPISSY1982.

The nutritional information for Baked shells w/ Pesto, Mozzerella and meat sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 453.6

• Total Fat: 22.9 g
• Cholesterol: 53.6 mg
• Sodium: 542.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 35.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 25.9 g