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Four Cheese Stuffed Shells (recipes)


Four Cheese Stuffed Shells

Make-Ahead Time: up to 1 day before serving

Final Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Makes 4 servings (12 shells)



Ingredients:



12uncooked jumbo pasta shells

1container (15 ounces) low-fat ricotta cheese

1cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese

1/4cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese

1egg

1/4cup chopped fresh parsley

1teaspoon dried basil

1/4teaspoon minced dried garlic

Dash salt and black pepper

1-1/2cups chunky spaghetti sauce, divided

1/2cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese









Preparation:





1.Cook shells according to package directions, cooking only 10 to 12 minutes. Rinse, drain and set aside.2.Combine ricotta cheese, provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Stir until well mixed.3.Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce on bottom of 8-inch square glass baking dish.* Fill shells with ricotta mixture; place in prepared dish. Spread remaining 1 cup spaghetti sauce over shells. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.*If preparing dish for oven baking, use 8-inch square metal baking pan and cover with aluminum foil before refrigerating.4.To complete recipe, loosen plastic wrap from one side of dish. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 14 to 16 minutes longer or until sauce bubbles, rotating dish halfway through cooking time. Remove from oven. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.







Conventional Directions:

To bake stuffed shells in conventional oven, preheat oven to 350°F. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15 to 20 minutes longer or until sauce bubbles. Remove from oven and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to oven 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.Serving Suggestion:

Serve with heated soft breadsticks, fresh fruit salad, ice cream and cookies.





Nutritional Information:







Serving Size:







Sodium

1244 mg







Protein

36 g







Carbohydrate

69 g







Total Fat

20 g







Calories

609







Cholesterol

89 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

3







Vegetable

2







Starch

4







Fat

2