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To round out the meal, serve with a mixed green salad.

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1 Pkg Shells 4 c. (32oz) ricotta 8 oz. mozz 1/2 c. parmesan 2 eggs 1 tbs. parsley 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 jar (32oz) sauce Bake at 350° 30 min. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings. shortened for space!
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Three-Cheese-Stuffed Shells

 

To lower fat while boosting nutrition in this popular Italian pasta recipe, replace some of the high-fat cheeses with crumbled tofu.

 

Servings: 4 servings

Total: 50 mins

Rated:

 

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Ingredients

12 dried jumbo pasta shells

8 ounces soft tofu (fresh bean curd), drained

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

1 14-1/2-ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, cut up

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

Snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

 

Directions

1. Cook pasta shells about 12 minutes or until tender but still firm; drain. Cool shells in a single layer on a piece of greased foil.

2. Meanwhile, for filling, mash tofu in a bowl with a fork. Stir in egg, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, the 2 tablespoons parsley, and oregano. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spoon a scant 1/4 cup filling into each cooked shell. Arrange filled shells in a 2-quart square baking dish.

3. Combine undrained tomatoes and tomato sauce; pour over shells in baking dish. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until heated through.

4. To serve, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan, if desired. Makes 4 servings.



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