Stuffed Pasta Shell Salad 8 uncooked
jumbo macaroni shells, cooked according to package directions and drained
2 T. reduced calorie Italian dressing (30 calories per tablespoon)
2/3 C cottage cheese
1/2 C part-skim ricotta cheese
2 T. minced green onions
2 tsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp grated lemon peel
Dash each salt and pepper
In shallow glass or stainless-steel bowl combine macaroni shells and dressing;
toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator until
chilled.
In small bowl combine remaining ingredients. Using slotted spoon, remove shells
from bowl, reserving dressing.
Spoon 1/8 of cheese mixture into each shell; set shells on serving platter and
drizzle with reserved dressing.
2 servings
275 cal., 19 g. protein, 10 g. fat, 31 mg. chol. |