WW Spooky Eyeball Stuffed Shells

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The WW Spooky Eyeball Stuffed Shells are comforting and a perfect meal for Halloween. We made this meal with ground beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomato sauce, seasoning, olive oil, tomatoes, agave syrup, pasta shells, mozzarella balls, thyme, and black olives. It contains 12 grams of protein and 245 calories per serving. This dish gets ready to serve in just 40 minutes. Store these WW Spooky Eyeball Stuffed Shells for four days in the refrigerator. You may pair this meal with garlic flatbread, spooky caprese skewers, roasted zucchini, monster Guacamole, roasted broccoli, cucumber tomato salad, or garlic green beans.

STATS:

  • Calories: 245 kcal
  • Preparation time: 25 minutes
  • Serving size: 3 stuffed shells
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Vegan
  • Serving: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large skillet
  • Colander
  • Mixing spoon
  • Large pot
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small spoon

INGREDIENTS:

FILLING:

  • One medium diced bell pepper
  • 12 oz ground beef
  • One medium diced onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • One tbsp tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • One tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper
  • One tbsp olive oil

TOMATO SAUCE:

  • 26.5 oz strained tomatoes
  • 1 tsp agave syrup
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 2 minced garlic cloves

STUFFED SHELLS:

  • 18 jumbo pasta shells
  • 9 halved mini mozzarella balls
  • One tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp sliced black olives
  • One tbsp tomato paste (for the red veins)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

GROUND BEEF:

  • Beef includes hearty and savory texture to the recipe. It makes the stuffed shells more filling and gives a meaty-style taste. You may utilize crumbled extra-firm tofu as per your preference.

BELL PEPPER:

  • It gives sweetness and a little crunch to the filling. Bell pepper improves the color and moisture of the meal. Use mushrooms as another choice.

TOMATO PASTE:

  • Tomato paste makes the filling richer and gives tomato taste to the meal. It makes the spooky red veins on the mozzarella eyeballs. Utilize crushed tomatoes in the filling as a substitute.

JUMBO PASTA SHELLS:

  • They are large enough to hold plenty of filling. These pasta shells are perfect for making the spooky eyeball look. You may replace them with large manicotti shells as an alternative.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm olive oil in the skillet on medium flame and cook ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles.
  2. Noe, cook garlic, onion, & bell pepper in the skillet to make them soft.
  3. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and black pepper, then cook for one minute.
  4. Mix 1/3 cup tomato sauce in the skillet and turn off the flame.
  5. Simmer strained tomatoes, agave syrup, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the saucepan for five minutes to make the sauce.
  6. Cook garlic for one minute in the sauce, then cook jumbo shells as per package guidelines.
  7. Drain the shells and spread some tomato sauce in the bottom of the dish.
  8. Fill each shell with beef mixture and arrange them in the dish, then spoon some tomato sauce on the shells.
  9. Include half a vegan mozzarella ball on each shell and put a black olive slice in the center for the pupil.
  10. Make thin red veins on the mozzarella with tomato paste and include fresh thyme.
  11. Lastly, bake the dish for 15 minutes at 350°F, then serve warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Italian Garden Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Arugula Salad
  • Lemon Herb Salad

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Roasted Zucchini
  • Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

BREAD SIDES:

  • Garlic Herb Toast
  • Whole-Wheat Breadsticks
  • Italian Herb Rolls
  • Garlic Flatbread

PARTY SIDES:

  • Halloween Vegetable Platter
  • Spooky Caprese Skewers
  • Monster Guacamole
  • Halloween Fruit Salad

TIPS:

  • You should not cook the pasta shells too much so they do not become soft while baking.
  • Cool the shells properly, then stuff them to handle them easily.
  • Avoid including extra sauce in the dish so the shells do not become soggy.
  • Include tomato-paste veins after placing the mozzarella for a better spooky effect.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the stuffed shells in a closed box and store for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Keep this recipe in the container and freeze for three months.

FAQs:

Can I make these shells earlier?

  • Yes, you may refrigerate the assembled shells and bake when needed to serve.

Is regular mozzarella good to include in this dish?

  • Yes, you may add regular mozzarella, but the nutritional values will increase.

Should we exclude ground beef from the recipe?

  • Yes, you may replace ground beef with lentils, mushrooms, or crumbled tofu as per your choice.

How to reduce spice from this meal?

  • This recipe is mild, although you may avoid chili powder for less spice.

What makes the shell tear?

  • Overcooking the pasta shells or not handling them carefully makes them tear.

Can I include store-bought marinara sauce in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add simple marinara sauce instead of homemade tomato sauce.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 245 kcal

Net carbs: 35 g

Iron: 2.8 mg

Total carbs: 39 g

Vitamin A: 2,150 IU

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 90 mg

Protein: 12 g

Sodium: 520 mg

Potassium: 610 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 7 Points