Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe
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Preparation time 15 minutes, plus time to cool the pasta,
Cooking time 10 - 12 minutes,
Calories 525 per portion
ingredients
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
198 g (7 oz) can tuna, drained and flaked
100 g (4 oz) cottage cheese
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper
225 g (8 oz) large pasta shells
crisp lettuce to serve
1 tablespoon lemon juice
198 g (7 oz) can tuna, drained and flaked
100 g (4 oz) cottage cheese
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper
225 g (8 oz) large pasta shells
crisp lettuce to serve
method
1. Brush or dip the avocado in the lemon juice, then mix with the tuna, cottage cheese, onion, pepper and mayonnaise in a bowl, and season well.
2. Cook the pasta shells in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 10 - 12 minutes until just tender.
Drain and leave to cool. Stuff the shells with the filling and serve on a bed of crisp lettuce. This dish can be served either as a starter or a light lunch.
These stuffed pasta shells can be served as a tasty first course, with a light tomato dressing. Arrange the shells on individual plates. Stir 1 tablespoon tomato puree and a generous dash of Worcestershire sauce into 150 ml (1/4 pint) soured cream. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Spoon this dressing over the pasta shells and serve with crisp toast or French bread.
2. Cook the pasta shells in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 10 - 12 minutes until just tender.
Drain and leave to cool. Stuff the shells with the filling and serve on a bed of crisp lettuce. This dish can be served either as a starter or a light lunch.
These stuffed pasta shells can be served as a tasty first course, with a light tomato dressing. Arrange the shells on individual plates. Stir 1 tablespoon tomato puree and a generous dash of Worcestershire sauce into 150 ml (1/4 pint) soured cream. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Spoon this dressing over the pasta shells and serve with crisp toast or French bread.
serving amount
serves 4
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