THREE-CHEESE PASTA SHELLS

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Sliced mushrooms and shredded carrot and zucchini add freshness to the cheesy filling in these flavorful shells from Kara de la Vega. "This pasta bake makes a nice company meal," relates the Suisun City, California cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 teaspoons dried basil
16 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the salsa and tomato sauce; spread half in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a skillet, saute the carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. remove from the heat. stir in the cheeses, egg substitute and basil. Stuff into pasta shells; place in prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining salsa mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Romaan Ud-Din
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks and parties.


Ramesh Joshi
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


slothycrossing
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly.


Luqman Ali
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked more seasoning in the cheese sauce.


Danyell Collins
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've used different types of pasta, cheese, and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Busi Mabaso
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This recipe was a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I added some garlic and herbs to the cheese sauce, and I used a different type of pasta.


Misho Khatun
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta shells turned out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Saon Pk
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. I might try using a different type of cheese next time.


Nanu Queen
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I gave it a try. The pasta shells were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Isaac Bayuo Denyi
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to follow and the results are amazing. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Willie Bryant
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The leftovers are even better the next day!


R.R Rimon
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The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I added some chopped spinach and mushrooms for a healthier twist.


Kirubel Solomon
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This dish was incredibly flavorful and easy to prepare. My family loved it!