Ingredients

  • 24 pasta shells for stuffing, cooked and drained
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/3 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1/3 c. chopped red pepper
  • 1/3 c. chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine
  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 c. medium salsa
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 c. shredded low-fat Co-Jack cheese
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Creole seasoning

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In large skillet, brown beef and drain. In medium saucepan, saute peppers and onion in margarine.
  • Stir half of sauteed vegetables into beef. Add spinach, 1 cup salsa, 4 ounces tomato sauce, 1/2 cup cheese, garlic powder and Creole seasoning.
  • Mix well.