Meals Matter

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Contributed By: DCC
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This puts all other tuna casseroles to shame!

Ingredients

12 Uncooked jumbo shell macaroni

1 can (6-1/2 oz) tuna, drained, flaked

2/3 cup Ricotta cheese

1 Egg, well beaten

1/2 cup Seafood cocktail sauce

1/3 cup Chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup Sliced green onions

1/4 cup Finely chopped celery

2 tbsp Dry bread crumbs

2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese

1/8 tsp Hot pepper sauce (or more to taste)

2 tbsp Water

1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese(reduced-fat cheese)

Preparation

Cook shells according to package directions; drain. Combine tuna, ricotta cheese, egg, 1/2 cup cocktail sauce, vegetables, bread crumbs, Parmesan and hot pepper sauce; stuff into shells. Arrange shells in 1-1/2-qt baking dish. Add water to dish; cover tightly with foil. Bake in 375 deg oven for 35 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with additional cocktail sauce.

Cook's Notes

To create a more healthy version use lowfat, low-sodium cheese.

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