Pasta Shells with Lemon Vinaigrette

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 145 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

12 each pasta shells, jumbo
Filling
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese part skim
3 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon zest grated
1/2 cup almonds finely chopped
Lemon vinaigrette
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh
1 tablespoon basil
1 each clove garlic, finely minced
Garnish
1 x almonds sliced
1 x cherry tomatoes
1 wedges lemon
1 x basil fresh
1 x parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated optional.

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente.

While pasta is cooking, combine Filling ingredients in a medium bowl.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine Vinaigrette ingredients.

Set aside.

When pasta is done, drain well, rinse under cold water, and drain well again.

Toss shells with dressing to coat.

Stuff shells with filling mixture, allowing 1 heaping Tablespoon for each.

Arrange on serving platter.

Drizzle each with some of the remaining dressing.

Top with garnish(es) and serve immediately or chill.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 78g
Amount per Serving
Calories 145 79% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.0g19%
 Saturated Fat 5.0g24%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 1.0g
Protein 6.0g11%
Vitamin A 10%  Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 11%  Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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