Stuffed Pasta Shell Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings8
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Uncooked jumbo macaroni shells - 8 (1 1/2 ounces), cooked according to package directions and drained
 Reduced-calorie Italian dressing - 2 tablespoons (30 calories per tablespoon)
 Cottage cheese2/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Ricotta cheese - 1/2 cup part-skim
 Scallions2 Tablespoon, minced
 Parmesan cheese 2 Teaspoon, grated
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Lemon peel1/8 Teaspoon, grated
 Dash each salt and pepper
 Dash each salt and pepper

Directions

MAKING
1) In shallow glass or stainless-steel bowl add macaroni shells and dressing.
2) Toss the mixture to coat.
3) Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator until chilled.
4) In a small bowl mix remaining ingredients.
5) With a slotted spoon remove shells from bowl. Keep aside the dressing.
6) Fill 1/8 of cheese mixture into each shell.

SERVING
7) Arrange shells on a serving platter and drizzle reserved dressing over top.
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