Pasta Shells with Lemon Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
| 12 | each |
pasta shells, jumbo
|
* |
| Filling | |||
| 1 ½ | cups |
ricotta cheese
part skim |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
chives
chopped fresh |
|
| ¾ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
lemon zest
grated |
|
| ½ | cup |
almonds
finely chopped |
* |
| Lemon vinaigrette | |||
| ¼ | cup |
lemon juice
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
dijon mustard
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
fresh |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
basil
|
|
| 1 | each |
cloves, ground
garlic, finely minced |
* |
| Garnish | |||
| 1 | x |
almonds
sliced |
* |
| 1 | x |
cherry tomatoes
|
* |
| 1 | wedges |
lemon
|
* |
| 1 | x |
basil
fresh |
* |
| 1 | x |
Parmesan cheese
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 78g (2.8 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 14579% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g
19%
Saturated Fat 5g
24%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 24mg
8%
Sodium 55mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Sugars g
Protein
11g
Vitamin A 10%
•
Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 11%
•
Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
