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

md shoaib hasan
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This pasta dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Frezer Amare
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I love the creamy cheese sauce in this pasta dish.


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This is a delicious and easy recipe.


Csari Burns
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it.


Nani Gopal
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This pasta dish is perfect for a crowd.


True info of islam
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've added different vegetables and meats to it and it always turns out great.


Hamza Mohammad
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Abuki Ayalew
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Lauren Lee
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This pasta dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Linda Ausmus
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I love the creamy cheese sauce in this pasta dish.


Cricket Asia
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Arya Miran
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Mr Tanvir FF
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This pasta dish is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and can be served hot or cold.


Amjad Ali Buttar
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've added different vegetables and meats to it and it always turns out great.


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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pasta cooks in just 10 minutes and the sauce is ready in 15 minutes.


CIM AGENCYTZ
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Zahid Aslam
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This pasta dish is amazing! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexis Cox
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


zaharadeen isah
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.