Cheese and Vegetable Stuffed Shells
(from RachelM’s recipe box)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Pasta
Ingredients
- 16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb bag onion stir fry vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small zucchini, diced (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced olives, drained
- 1 jar (14-15 oz) pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese or mozzarella cheese
Directions
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Heat oven to 350, spray 2 quart glass baking dish with cooking spray
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Cook and drain pasta as directed on package
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In skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot, cook stir fry vegetables and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp, add zucchini, mix 4 minutes, stir in olives and 1/4 cup pasta sauce.
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Cook until hot, remove from heat
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In medium bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan and 1/2 cup shredded cheese
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Stir in zucchini mixture
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Fill shells with mixture, pour remaining sauce over shells, cover with foil and bake for 30 minute
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Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5-10 minutes