Microwave Recipe: Tuna Shells Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 (15 1/2 ounce.) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon instant chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. sm. curd cottage cheese
- 1 (9 1/4 ounce.) can tuna, liquid removed & flaked
- 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounce.)
- 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (2 ounce.) jar diced pimiento, liquid removed
- 1 tbsp. dry parsley flakes
- 20-25 uncooked jumbo macaroni shells, cooked, liquid removed & cooled
Directions
- Mix spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning and instant onion; pour 1/2 c. into oblong baking dish, 12" x 7 1/2' x 2". Beat egg; stir in cottage cheese, tuna, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pimiento and parsley. Fill macaroni shells with cheese mix. Arrange filled shells on sauce in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells, covering shells completely.
- Cover tightly and microwave on medium-high (70%) 5 min; turn dish one half turn. Microwave till warm, 5 to 8 min. Garnish with minced parsley if you like. 5 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 265g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 370 | |
| Calories from Fat 143 | 39% |
| Total Fat 15.89g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 7.72g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium 1191mg | 50% |
| Potassium 646mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 18.11g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 10.47g | 7% |
| Protein 37.02g | 59% |
