VEGETARIAN PASTA SHELLS

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This colorful entree from Helen Phillips of Horseheads, New York has a lot going for it. It has afresh-from-the-garden taste, it's filling, but not overly high in calories and you can make it ahead of time. Good enough for company, too.k

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup diced yellow summer squash
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
15 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute the onions, carrot and squash in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the ricotta, mozzarella, egg whites, basil, salt and pepper., Spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce into a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stuff pasta shells with cheese mixture; arrange in prepared dish. Top with the remaining spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 992mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Jarryme Thomas
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and cheeses and it's always delicious.


Lucky Mlaba
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Prince Jelly
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always a hit with my family.


Faith David
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. My kids loved helping me make the pasta shells.


Bob Higgins
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Juliana AAF
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This recipe is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Asif Guwance
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different cheeses and vegetables and it's always delicious.


Altafhusain Rahimoon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta shells. I had some leftover shells from a previous meal and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.


Mdshagor Raz
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe. The artichoke and cheese filling was so flavorful that I didn't even miss the spinach.


Azan Sadiq
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This recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the pasta shells and they didn't even notice the spinach.


Karlie Eddinger
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The spinach and artichoke filling is so creamy and delicious.


Lombe Alex
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Young dae Jeong
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Quirky Bella
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


SK Mursaleen BHai
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and cheeses and it's always delicious.


Michael wible
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pasta shells and the filling was a hit.


Daniyal Bilal
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The shells were perfectly cooked and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


fatima mbowe
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's so hearty and satisfying.


Saeed bahti
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sardar Hassan
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This vegetarian pasta shells recipe is a hit! The filling is flavorful and the shells are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.