Chickpea Stuffed Shells

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Yes! Chickpeas! but nobody will know! no one can guess the shells are stuffed with them! nutritious and delicious! adapted from a taste of home recipe.

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Steps

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Cook pasta shells according to package directions.

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Meanwhile , place the chickpeas and egg whites in a food processor.

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Cover and process until smooth.

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Add ricotta , parsley , parmesan , onion and garlic.

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Cover and process until well blended.

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Pour 1 1 / 4 cups of spaghetti sauce into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish.

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Set aside.

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Drain pasta shells.

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Stuff with chickpea mixture.

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Place over sauce.

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Drizzle with remaining sauce.

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Bake , uncovered , at 350f for 30 minutes.

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Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

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Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

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Ingredients

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jumbo pasta shells, chickpeas, egg whites, reduced-fat ricotta cheese, fresh parsley, fresh parmesan cheese, onion, garlic clove, meatless spaghetti sauce, light mozzarella cheese