Broccoli Stuffed Shells

* Exported from MasterCook II *

BROCCOLI STUFFED SHELLS

Recipe By : Net
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Pasta
Vegetables Low-Fat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 cup mushrooms -- chopped
1/2 cup onions -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 T fresh oregano -- minced
1 T fresh basil -- minced
2 cups nonfat ricotta cheese
2 1/4 cups broccoli -- chopped, steamed
3 egg whites -- lightly beaten
18 jumbo pasta shell -- cooked al dente and
2 cups tomato sauce
fresh ground black pepper to taste


Place broth in skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and
garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Remove from heat and stir in oregano, basil, ricotta, broccoli, and
egg whites.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Stuff drained shells with ricotta-broccoli mixture.

Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce on bottom of 9 by 13 inch nonstick baking
pan. Arrange shells over sauce. Top with remaining sauce.

Bake for 30 minutes or until shells are hot. Top with black pepper to
taste

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