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.