ASPARAGUS & HAM BAKED SHELLS

Asparagus & Ham Baked Shells image

I found this in a pasta ad in the Sunday paper. I haven't tried it myself. I am looking forward to it. Please post your comments (good & bad). If you like it... Great! If not, hopefully you'll like the next one I post :-)

Provided by VKuuipo Bridges

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 package jumbo pasta shells (approx. 20)
1 (26 ounce) jar italian cheese sauce
8 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (8 oz)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 (9 ounce) package frozen asparagus, cooked according to package directions and chopped
1 1/2 cups ham, diced small (7 1/2 oz)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat Oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare Shells according to package directions.
Rinse under cold water and drain.
Cover& set aside.
In a medium bowl, Mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, asparagus, ham, salt, garlic powder& peper.
Mix well.
Pour 1 cup Italian cheese Sauce into a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
Stuff each shell with 1 heaping tablespoon of filling and place in baking dish.
Pour remaining sauce over shells.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake on middle rack for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
*TIP: If asparagus is fresh, use approximately 1 1/2 cups chopped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.5, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 160.6, Sodium 3404.5, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 47.6