Chickpea-Stuffed Shells

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 (18 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 (15 ounce) carton reduced-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, place the chickpeas and egg whites in a food processor; cover and process until smooth.
  3. 3
    Add ricotta, parsley, parmesan, onion and garlic; cover and process until well blended.
  4. 4
    Pour 1 1/4 cups of spaghetti sauce into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish; set aside.
  5. 5
    Drain pasta shells.
  6. 6
    Stuff with chickpea mixture.
  7. 7
    Place over sauce.
  8. 8
    Drizzle with remaining sauce.
  9. 9
    Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  10. 10
    Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

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