Recipe: Power-Packed Pasta Shells

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