Pasta Stuffed Pizza-Style

* Exported from MasterCook *

PASTA STUFFED PIZZA-STYLE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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30 Jumbo Shells -- OR...
13 -Manicotti Shells, uncooked
3 md Zucchini -- grated
2 ts Garlic powder
1 c Italian-style bread crumbs
1 1/2 oz Pepperoni slices
- torn into small pieces
1 lg Egg white
-----SAUCE-----
3 c Low-sodium tomato sauce
1 t Dried oregano
1 t Dried basil
3 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese
-- grated
1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking, preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Toss the zucchini with the garlic powder and put it
into a colander. Let it sit 5 minutes and then squeeze
out as much moisture as possible. In a large bowl, mix
zucchini mixture with bread crumbs, pepperoni and egg
white, stirring well. In a medium mixing bowl, stir
together the ingredients for the sauce.

When pasta is done, drain well. Rinse with cold water
and drain again. Stuff the shells with the filling
mixture and arrange them in a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.
Spoon the sauce over pasta and sprinkle with the
mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake uncovered 15 to
20 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Each serving provides: 476 Calories; 23.4 g Protein;
69.4 g Carbohydrates; 12.6 g Fat; 25.6 mg Cholesterol;
709 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 23%

Copyright National Pasta Association
(http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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