16 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups broccoli, chopped very small
1 cup mushrooms, chopped very small
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1¼ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup pasta sauce or 1 cup diced tomatoes *
1 egg white
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp black pepper
Recipe
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 375ºF.
Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Steam broccoli with a little water, covered in microwave, for about 6 minutes. Drain well and pat dry.
Combine broccoli, mushrooms, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg white, garlic, oregano, basil, and pepper. Stir together until well blended. Pour 1/2 cup pasta sauce or tomatoes over bottom of 8x8 square baking pan. Spoon 1 round tablespoon of filling into each shell and place open-side up in an even layer in the pan. Pour remaining sauce or tomatoes over and around shells. Cover pan with foil. Bake at 375ºF for about 25 minutes unt