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Recipes - light stuffed Pasta shells

Recipe Name

light stuffed Pasta shells

Submitted by

hannahlah

Recipe Description

This is a lightened version of the popular pasta dish, cheese stuffed shells

Quantity	24	Quantity Unit	shells	Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	120	Cook Time (minutes)	40	Ready In (minutes)	160

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light stuffed shells
Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



7	ounces	pasta shells
1	block	extra firm tofu (block 1lb)
1	cup	ricotta cheese
1	cup, large curd (not packed)	cottage cheese
1/2	cup (8 fl oz)	Fat Free Greek Yogurt
1/2	cup	grated parmesan
1/2	cup, shredded	low-fat mozzarella
1/2	cup	grated parmesan
1/4	cup	1 1/2 cartons Egg Beaters
2	teaspoons	black pepper
1	dash	salt
2	tablespoons	garlic powder
3	tablespoons	basil
2	tablespoons	oregano (fresh) chopped
2	tablespoons	parsley, chopped

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	cook shells according to package directions drain and rinse.
2	place tofu in food processor and blend until smooth. Place in large bowl.
3	add ricotta and cottage cheese, mix well with hand blender
4	add yogurt, blend
5	add garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
6	roughly chop herbs and place in bowl with cheese mixture. Process with hand blender until herbs are finely chopped and well mixed in.
7	set aside until ready to fill shells.

sauce
Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



5	tablespoons	Onion, dehydrated flakes
1	cup (8 fl oz)	water
8	cloves	garlic minced
14.5	ounces	diced tomatoes (28 oz can)
2	cans (15 oz)	Hunt's Diced Tomatoes with juice
4	medium whole (2-3/5" dia)	medium tomatoes
2	tablespoons	herbs de province
1	tablespoon	basil (dried)
1	tablespoon	oregano, dried
2	tablespoons	garlic powder
1	teaspoon	black pepper
1 1/2	teaspoons	Paprika, smoked
1/2	teaspoon	regular chili powder
1	dash	red peppers (hot), crushed
1	cup	cream, half and half, fat free
4	tablespoons	basil
4	tablespoons	oregano (fresh) chopped
4	tablespoons chopped	Chives
4	tablespoons	Parsley, Chopped Fresh Italian
1	tablespoon	olive oil
2	fliud ounces	red wine
1/3	cups	grated parmesan
1/2	cup, shredded	low-fat mozzarella

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	rehydrate onions in 1 cup water. Press garlic. saute onions and garlic until lightly browned.
2	add tomato sauce, and canned tomatoes
3	chop fresh tomatoes and add to sauce
4	add herbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper and wine.
6	place in blender and add fat free half and half and process until smooth. This part is optional. It is equally good not processed and with out the half and half
7	place 2 8.5 by 11 baking dishes on counter.Spray with cooking spray. Put 1 quarter of the sauce in each. fill shells with 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Place 12 shells in each dish. Divide the rest of the sauce in half and pour half over the shells in each dish. cover and bake in oven until heated through, about 35 minutes.
8	mix cheeses. remove from oven, uncover and sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over each dish. Place in oven uncovered and bake about 5 more minutes. remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped herbs and serve.

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