Pasta Shells with Lemon Vinaigrette
Yield
4 servingsPrep
30 minCook
15 minReady
45 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | each |
pasta shells, jumbo
|
* |
| Filling | |||
| 355 | ml |
ricotta cheese
part skim |
|
| 45 | ml |
chives
chopped fresh |
|
| 3.8 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
lemon zest
grated |
|
| 118 | ml |
almonds
finely chopped |
*
|
| Lemon vinaigrette | |||
| 59 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 5 | ml |
dijon mustard
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
fresh |
|
| 15 | ml |
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.
