Italian Cheese-Stuffed Shells Recipe

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From Galesville, Wisconsin, Patty Tappendorf notes, “I found this recipe in a church cookbook and thought it was a great twist on traditional lasagna. I omitted the meat, and it’s just as yummy. Italian stewed tomatoes add robust flavor.”

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Italian Cheese-Stuffed Shells Recipe

Prep: 1 hour Bake: 50 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
21 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion and peppers over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4-5 minutes until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer Stir in the water, tomatoes, tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stuff into shells. Spread 1 cup vegetable sauce in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce.
Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3 stuffed shells with 3/4 cup sauce equals 351 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 99 mg cholesterol, 457 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Italian Cheese-Stuffed Shells in Light & Tasty February/March 2007, p57