Salmon Stuffed Shells Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Jumbo pasta shells - 12
 Boiling water2 Quart
 Cooking oil1 Tablespoon
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Egg1
 Cottage cheese1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion flakes1 Tablespoon
 Parsley flakes1 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Salmon7 3/4 Ounce
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon, melted
 Dry bread crumbs1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven moderate to 350°F (180°C).

MAKING
2) In a large saucepan boil water. Add shells, cooking oil and first amount of salt and cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes.
3) Drain from the liquid and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
4) In a bowl add egg, cottage cheese, onion, parsley and second amount of salt. Beat together to combine.
5) Add salmon and lemon juice.
6) Spoon the mixture into the shells.
7) Take 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) pan and arrange the shells round side down.
8) Add 2 tbsp. (30 mL) water in bottom of pan.
9) Mix butter, crumbs and Parmesan cheese
10) Sprinkle the mixture on the top of the pan.
11) Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

SERVING
12) Serve immediately.
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