Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe
This is how I show my love to my near and dear ones, yes by preparing their favorite Stuffed Pasta Shells using this recipe. Include this Stuffed Pasta Shells in your menu if you are on a Low Fat diet. This Stuffed Pasta Shells, when served as a Main Dish will always bring cheer to your table. I am sure both of us will be in agreement that this Stuffed Pasta Shells is truly scrumptious.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon water
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup seeded minced green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped low-sodium canned tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Pinch of black pepper
1 1/3 cups nonfat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup nonfat shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup nonfat Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente and well drained in a colander
Directions
Place water and onion in a microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add garlic.
Re-cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Add green pepper.
Re-cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Combine microwaved vegetables with tomatoes, thyme, and black pepper.
Combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley in a mixing bowl.
Spoon the cheese mixture into the pasta shells.
Arrange shells on a microwave-safe dish in a single layer.
Spoon the sauce over the shells.
Microwave, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until hot.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add garlic.
Re-cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Add green pepper.
Re-cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Combine microwaved vegetables with tomatoes, thyme, and black pepper.
Combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley in a mixing bowl.
Spoon the cheese mixture into the pasta shells.
Arrange shells on a microwave-safe dish in a single layer.
Spoon the sauce over the shells.
Microwave, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until hot.
