BASIL PASTA SHELLS

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Basil and cherry tomatoes add pizzazz to this cheesy dish suggested by Canton, New York field editor Marcia Hostetter. "It's a light casserole that's nice enough to serve to company," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
8 green onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 pound Canadian bacon, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, bacon, basil and pepper; cook and stir until tomatoes are softened. Rinse and drain pasta; stir into tomato mixture. Add half of the cheese. , Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 9g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges