LIGHT STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

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These pasta shells are big on flavor and low in calories and fat. This recipe originally comes from the food section of the Houston Chronicle.Feel free to add any additional seasonings. I'll add some basil, oregano, and rosemary instead of the thyme sometimes to change it up.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 large pasta shells (4 ounces)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons water
1 (16 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes
3 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions; rinse and drain well.
  • Meanwhile in a medium saucepan combine the onion,pepper,bouillon granules, and water; bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.
  • Stir in undrained tomatoes and tomato paste; simmer for 10 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Set aside 1/3 cup of the tomato mixture for the filling.
  • For the chicken filling, mix the chicken,mushrooms,paprika, and pepper.
  • Add the reserved tomato sauce and mix well.
  • Spray a 12X71/2X2 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stuff the pasta shells with chicken filling, using about 2 1/2 tablespoons filling per shell.
  • Place filled pasta in dish; pour remaining tomato mixture on top.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and continue baking for 5 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.7, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 787, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 8.5, Protein 4.8

Papa Abdullah
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves stuffed pasta shells.


Abadat Abadat
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These pasta shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly.


Santina Hudson
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I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, but I still enjoyed these pasta shells. The filling was flavorful and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly.


Adanan Ali
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These pasta shells were a bit too salty for my taste, but they were still good.


Jolnerr
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I made these pasta shells for my boyfriend and he loved them! He said they were the best pasta shells he's ever had.


Sameera Imran
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The pasta shells were a bit overcooked, but the filling was flavorful and cheesy. Overall, they were still good.


Syed Agha
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These pasta shells were so easy to make and they were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


kinzy ofori
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta shells turned out perfectly. The filling was flavorful and cheesy. My family loved them!


Herman Tabel
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The filling was a bit bland, but the pasta shells were cooked perfectly.


Precious Ehima
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These pasta shells were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Czam Office
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I'm not a huge fan of stuffed pasta shells, but I have to say, these were really good. The filling was rich and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly.


Salah Bani mostafa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pasta shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy.


Sheraz Kiani
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I made these pasta shells for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Prajwal Bhattarai
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These stuffed pasta shells were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and cheesy, and the pasta shells cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.