Low Fat Recipe

Microwave Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Low Fat Recipe

Ingredients:
12 uncooked large pasta shells
1 (15 ounces) container low-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/4 cup grated fat free Parmesan cheese
One egg
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash salt
Dash pepper
One (28 ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup fat free mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Cook shells according to package directions; rinse, drain and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, provolone and Parmesan cheeses, egg, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir until mixed well.

Spread 1/2-cup spaghetti sauce on bottom of 8-inch square glass baking dish. Fill shells with cheese mixture; place on top of sauce in dish. Spread remaining sauce over top. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap leaving one loose side for steam to escape. Microwave on high five minutes. Microwave on medium 14 to 16 minutes longer or until sauce bubbles, rotating dish half way through cooking time. Remove from microwave.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Recipe makes four servings Cheesy Stuffed Shells.