Stuffed With Shrimp Italian Shells Recipe
Ingredients
| 16 jumbo macaroni shells | ||
| 1 Tbs. liquid Butter Buds or fat-free chicken broth | ||
| Onion | 1 Small, diced | |
| 1 medium-size rib celery, diced | ||
| Garlic | 1 Teaspoon, minced | |
| Shrimp | 2 Can (10oz), drained, rinsed | |
| 1/2 cup non-fat ricotta cheese | ||
| 1 large fresh ripe tomato, diced | ||
| Spaghetti sauce | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Wine vinegar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Thyme | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| 1/2 cup grated non-fat mozzarella cheese | ||
| Parsley | 2 Tablespoon, chopped | |
Directions
In a deep 4-quart saucepan over low heat, bring 2 quarts hot tap water to a boil.
Add shells and cook about 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally until tender.
Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a non stick frying pan over medium heat cook onion, celery, and garlic in liquid Butter Buds, or chicken broth; about 2-3 minutes.
Stir and cook until crisp and tender.
Add shrimp, ricotta, half diced tomatoes, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, vinegar, thyme, and pepper; cook 2-4 minutes until heated thoroughly.
Remove from heat.
Spoon shrimp mixture into shells.
To a cleaned out skillet, add remaining spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes; stir to mix well.
Arrange stuffed shells filling side up in a casserole dish that has been sprayed with a non-fat cooking spray.
Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Sprinkle chopped parsley if desired.
Bake at 350°F.15-20 minutes or until cheese melts.
Add shells and cook about 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally until tender.
Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a non stick frying pan over medium heat cook onion, celery, and garlic in liquid Butter Buds, or chicken broth; about 2-3 minutes.
Stir and cook until crisp and tender.
Add shrimp, ricotta, half diced tomatoes, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, vinegar, thyme, and pepper; cook 2-4 minutes until heated thoroughly.
Remove from heat.
Spoon shrimp mixture into shells.
To a cleaned out skillet, add remaining spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes; stir to mix well.
Arrange stuffed shells filling side up in a casserole dish that has been sprayed with a non-fat cooking spray.
Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Sprinkle chopped parsley if desired.
Bake at 350°F.15-20 minutes or until cheese melts.
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