Recipe Name
Chickpea Shells
Submitted by
richelle_b_
Recipe Description
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with chickpeas and ricotta cheese
Quantity
18
Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes)
45
Cook Time (minutes)
40
Ready In (minutes)
85
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
6
ounces
pasta shells
1
3/4
cups
Chickpeas (use 1 can) drained & rinsed
1
tablespoon
eggs, white only
1
3/4
cups
ricotta cheese
1/3
cup
grated parmesan
1
small
Onion, chopped
1
clove
Garlic
1
1/2
cups, shredded
mozzarella cheese
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
Preheat oven to 350 oF (180 oC)
2
Cook pasta according to package directions.
3
Meanwhile, place chickpeas and egg whites in food processor. Cover and process until smooth.
4
Add ricotta, parsley, parmesan, onion and garlic. Cover and process until well blended.
5
Pour 1.25 cup (300 ml) of spaghetti sauce into ungreased 13 x 9 inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish, set aside.
6
Drain pasta. Stuff with chickpea mixture. Place over sauce. Drizzle with remaining sauce.
7
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.