CHICKPEA-STUFFED SHELLS

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Yes! Chickpeas! But nobody will know! No one can guess the shells are stuffed with them! Nutritious and delicious! Adapted from a Taste of Home recipe.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 (18 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 egg whites
1 (15 ounce) carton reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 small onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (28 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, place the chickpeas and egg whites in a food processor; cover and process until smooth.
  • Add ricotta, parsley, parmesan, onion and garlic; cover and process until well blended.
  • Pour 1 1/4 cups of spaghetti sauce into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Drain pasta shells.
  • Stuff with chickpea mixture.
  • Place over sauce.
  • Drizzle with remaining sauce.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 1141.4, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 9.4

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