Tofu Stuffed Pasta Shells |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A great lowfat stuffed shell recipe, tastes just like the traditional recipe. Ingredients:
3 cups spaghetti sauce |
1 lb soft tofu |
1/2 lb part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
1/3 cup skim milk |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 teaspoon basil |
2 egg whites, beaten |
10 ounces jumbo pasta shells (approximately 24) |
2 cloves crushed garlic |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
2. Grate mozzarella cheese and tofu in food processor.
3. In large bowl, combine egg whites, tofu, mozzarella chesse, parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, garlic, pepper and basil.
4. Heat spaghetti sauce.
5. Begin stuffing shells with tofu-cheese mixture as soon as they are cool enough to handle.
6. Spread a small amount of sauce in a baking pan and arrange stuffed shells. Drizzle shells with remaining sauce so they do not dry out while baking.
7. Lay a piece of foil over pan (do not seal edges.).
8. Bake in a preheated over to 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until heated through. Or bake uncovered 4-5 minutes on medium high in the microwave oven.
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