Power-Packed Pasta Shells
18 jumbo size pasta shells 8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 cups) 2 ounces sliced smoked ham, cut into 1-inch strips 2 ounces turkey (97% fat free), cut into 1-inch strips 3/4 cup fat free croutons 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1/3 cup reduced fat creamy Italian or Thousand Island dressing 2 cups shredded lettuce
Cook shells according to package instructions; drain and cool.
In a medium bowl, combine cheese, ham, turkey, croutons and tomato. Dressing may be added to this mixture or drizzled on after filling.
Fill each shell with approximately 2 tablespoons lettuce and 3 tablespoons cheese and meat mixture.
Serve immediately or store in covered container and refrigerate up to 8 hours before serving.
Makes 6 servings
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