Stuffed Pasta Shell Salad
8 uncooked jumbo macaroni shells (1 1/2 oz.), cooked according to package directions and drained
2 T. reduced calorie Italian dressing (30 calories per T.)
2/3 C. cottage cheese
1/2 C. part skim ricotta cheese
2 T. minced green onions
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. grated lemon peel
Dash each salt and pepper
In shallow glass or stainless steel bowl, combine macaroni shells and dressing; toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator until chilled. In small bowl combine remaining ingredients. Using slotted spoon, remove shells from bowl, reserving dressing. Spoon 1/8 of cheese mixture into each shell; set shells on serving platter and drizzle with reserved dressing.
Yield: 2 servings
Serving Size: 4 shells
Calories: 275
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 1g