Light Three-Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells (8 Ww Points)

Name: Light Three-Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells (8 Ww Points)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 large pasta shells; 1 egg, beaten; 8 ounces soft tofu; 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups marinara sauce

Submitted by jenpalombi

"This version of an Italian classic is lightened up slightly with soft tofu and lowfat ricotta. Don't worry - no flavor compromises here."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

12 large pasta shells
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces soft tofu
¹⁄₂ cup low-fat ricotta cheese
¹⁄₂ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups marinara sauce

directions

Preheat oven to 350.
Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
In a medium bowl, combine the tofu, egg, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley and oregano.
Fill each shell with about 1/4 cup filling and arrange shells in ovenproof casserole.
Pour marinara over shells and bake covered for 15 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until heated through.

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Reviews

I've been looking for a lightened up version of stuffed shells for a long time. Until now, they've all been flavorless. Thank you for this recipe. The whole family loved it and it has become a favorite. I made it exactly as written except used egg substitute.

Irmantrude