Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium pasta shell
  • 15 ounces chickpeas or 15 ounces garbanzo beans
  • 15 ounces part skim ricotta cheese
  • 12 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 egg whites
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 10 ounces chopped broccoli (frozen thawed and well drained)
  • 14 ounces marinara sauce (favorite pasta sauce)

Method

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook pasta according to pkg directions; drain.
  • In a food processor, puree until smooth; chickpeas or garbanzo beans, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, onion, egg whites, salt and oregano.
  • Scrape into bowl and stir in broccoli; mix well.
  • Toss with pasta.
  • Spread red pasta sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Top with pasta then remaining sauce.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 20-30 min or until bubbly.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 5 more minute.