Chickpea-Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Chickpea-Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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

2551

kcal

Calories

Fat

465

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells, 1 (18 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 2 egg whites, 1 (15 ounce) carton reduced-fat ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Chickpea-Stuffed Shells falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chickpea-Stuffed Shells

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