Asian Noodle Salad
Chicken of the Sea
4 cups cooked lo mein
noodles or spaghettini
1¼ cups bottled low-fat
Asian dressing, divided
1 medium head Napa or
Chinese cabbage, shredded
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots,
plus more for garnish
Half of an 8-ounce can
sliced water chestnuts
1 cup sliced green onions
1 7-ounce can Chicken of
the Sea chunk light tuna
in water, drained
Toasted black or white
sesame seeds, for
garnish (optional)
In a bowl, toss noodles with a third of the
dressing. Evenly divide the noodles among
4 plates; set aside.
In the same bowl, mix together cabbages,
carrots, water chestnuts and green onions.
Gently fold tuna and the remaining dressing
into the mixed vegetables, blending well.
Top the noodles with the tuna salad mixture.
Garnish with shredded carrots, sesame seeds
and mandarin orange slices, if desired. Serve
immediately. Makes 4 servings.
Mandarin orange slices,
for garnish (optional)
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells
Classico
12 jumbo pasta shells
1 10-ounce package frozen
chopped spinach, thawed
and well drained
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
½ cup freshly grated
Parmesan cheese
1 egg white, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 32-ounce jar Classico*
Tomato & Basil Pasta
Sauce, or 4 cups
½ cup shredded
mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta al dente
according to package directions and drain.
In a medium bowl, mix together spinach, ricotta,
Parmesan, egg white and milk. Stu; each shell
with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture.
Spoon about 1½ cups of pasta sauce into an 8-by-
8-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Arrange the
stu;ed shells in the baking dish and spoon the
remaining pasta sauce evenly over the top.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for
15 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle with
mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, for an additional
15 minutes, or until heated through. Let rest for
5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.
Tip: This classic meatless dish can be prepared
ahead of time. Cover and store in the refrigerator
until ready to bake.
* Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
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