Baked Sausage-Stuffed Shells

PREP 15 MIN COOK  44 MIN SERVES 4

16 Jumbo pasta shells (half 340 g pkg)
2 Tbsp (25 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 sweet green pepper, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (500 g) mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 egg
1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped fresh parsley
2 cups (500 ml) bottled strained tomatoes
1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
Pinch salt
3/4 cup (175 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (50 ml) grated Parmesan cheese

1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 14 minutes. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, green pepper and garlic until softened, about 6 minutes. Tranfer to bowl; stir in sausage, egg and parsley. Place heaping 1 Tbsp (15 ml) in each of the shells. Arrange in greased 8-inch (2 L) square glass baking dish.

3. In bowl, stir together tomatoes, oregano and salt; spoon over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; cover and bake in 425'F (220'C) oven for 20 minutes.

4. Uncover and bake until cheese is golden and instant-read digital thermometer inserted into centre of shell registers 160'F (71'C), about 10 minutes.

PER SERVING: (4 STUFFED SHELLS) 694 CAL, 31 G PROT, 42 G FAT, 14 G SAT FAT, 44 G CARB, 3 G FIB, 131 CHOL, 1,306 MG SOD
PointsPlus Value: 18

Yummy! This was absolutely delicious! Everyone came back for more!!
Please note that this recipe is high in "Points" value -
alternative would be to cut your portion size and include a side salad. ;-)

Before Baking

Prior to baking

Baking Completed

4 Shells ready to eat!