Weight Watchers Stuffed Shells

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Weight Watchers Stuffed Shells is a delightful and satisfying meal. It combines healthful ingredients with authentic Italian flavors. Those who love pasta but wish to eat it in a lighter manner without compromising flavor will love this recipe. This dish is sure to make people happy and stay within your daily points. The dish’s flavors and textures are one of its most outstanding aspects. The tomato sauce adds a hint of brightness and acidity that perfectly balances the delicious ricotta filling and pasta shells. It is perfect for Weight Watchers because this recipe has a lower amount of saturated fat and total calories. You can customize this dish by altering its filling. Weight Watchers Stuffed Shells is an appealing and hearty dish that is diet-friendly. Let’s prepare this dish with the guidelines (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Main course
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Low calories
  • Total Time: Forty minutes
  • Preparation Time: Twenty minutes
  • Cook Time: Twenty minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • One bowl
  • 9 by 13-inch baking pan
  • Nonstick pot
  • One spoon
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup
  • One cup of Fat-free cottage cheese
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Dried oregano 1 tbsp
  • Ground black pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Canned tomato sauce 3 cups
  • Garlic powder 1 tsp
  • Cooked jumbo pasta shells 24

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat the empty oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Add ricotta cheese, salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and cottage cheese to a bowl.
  3. Combine all ingredients with a spoon.
  4. Next, spread the tomato sauce on a 9 by 13-inch baking pan.
  5. Set aside the pan. At the same time, cook the jumbo shells.
  6. Add raw shells to boiling water and simmer it until it’s cooked.
  7. After boiling, put aside the shells until cool.
  8. Next, add spice and cheese batter to every cooked shell with a spoon.
  9. Arrange them in a line in the pan until they are all full.
  10. Then, pour tomato sauce over the stuffed shells.
  11. Now, wrap the stuffed shells in a sheet (aluminum).
  12. Bake them for twenty minutes.
  13. Each dish yields roughly four shells.
  14. The mouth-tempting Weight Watchers Stuffed Shells are ready.
  15. Place the shells on a colorful plate.
  16. Serve them with any homemade sauce and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the shells with Mediterranean cucumber or Italian chopped salad.
  • Pair this dish with a colorful medley of vegetables (roasted or grilled) such as zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper.
  • Enjoy them with tomato basil bruschetta or garlic bread.
  • Italian-style green beans or minestrone soup also go well with these shells.
  • Accompany these shells with lemon-infused water.
  • Serve it with air-fried zucchini chips, cauliflower breadsticks, or whole-wheat garlic knots.

TIPS

  • Choose lean cheese to cut the freestyle Weight Watchers points.
  • Select a tomato sauce with low sugar and sodium quantity.
  • Use flavorful fillings to elevate the stuffed shells’ flavor.
  • Simmer the jumbo shell pasta al dente to prevent them from getting soggy.
  • Stuff the shells with the right quantity of filling to avoid the pasta shells popping open while baking.
  • Experiment with different flavorful and high-quality items such as cheese or spices.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Ahead of time:

  • Prepare the stuffed shells before dishing them and store them in the freezer or refrigerator.

Fridge:

  • Save the baked shells in a closed dish and refrigerate it for two to three days.

Freezer:

  • Shift the assembled shells in a single row on a baking tray. Once frozen, shift the shells to a airtight bag. Freeze the shells for forty to eighty days.

Reheating:

  • Reheat the stuffed shells in the oven until heated through.

FAQs

How can I pack the shells without causing them to tear?

  • Slightly cool the cooked jumbo shells before stuffing. Carefully handle them during stuffing to prevent them from breaking.

Can I use marinara sauce instead of canned tomato sauce?

  • Yes, you can utilize marinara sauce. But be mindful that tomato sauce includes fewer chemical additives.

How can the shells be made high in protein?

  • Incorporate chunks or cube-sized cooked meat into the stuffed shells to increase the protein.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving amount 1 shell
Total servings 6
Total Calories 235 kcal
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrates 36 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Protein 14 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Sugar 6 g

Each serving of this stuffed recipe gives a total of six Weight Watchers points.