Low Fat Vegetable Stuffed Jumbo Shells

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 12 ounces uncooked jumbo pasta shells
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can ready to serve vegetable broth
• ½ cup finely chopped carrot
• 1 cup diced potato , 1/4 dice
• 1 cup diced zucchini , 1/4 dice
• ½ cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaf
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons seasoned dry breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, just until al dente.
2. Heat broth to boiling in 2 quart saucepan.
3. Stir in carrot and potato; cook 2 to 4 minutes until crisp tender.
4. Stir in zucchini and broccoli; cook 1 minute.
5. Drain vegetables, reserving liquid.
6. Heat oven to 400 F.
7. Mix vegetables, basil, 1 tablespoon of cheese and 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs.
8. Fill cooked shells with mixture.
9. Pour reserved vegetable liquid into a square baking dish, 8X8 inches.
10. Place shells in dish.
11. Mix remaining cheese and bread crumbs and sprinkle over shells.
12. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crumb mixture is golden brown.
13. When serving, spoon liquid over shells.

Reviews

[bunnylove in NEW ENGLAND]

Haven't tried this recipe yet, but plan on doing so this weekend. I was looking for something just like this, as I really need to eat lower cholesterol and fat. Will rate soon