Weight watchers stuffed shells

I had hoped to report that my “wear pants with a zipper” diet has been huge success …

That the pounds are just melting away …

that I’ve rediscovered my waist …

that I’ve dropped a pants size …

And that I’ve shedded {autocorrect wants me to say shredded, which works too} my shields of oversized hoodies and sweaters …

emerging slim and trim and ready for swimsuit season.

* Sigh *

But I cannot deceive you, my blog readers and blog friends.  I had a strong two-week run, following by ~ well ~ a week of weakness.  As in a weakness for cookie dough ice cream.  And chips.  And white chunk macadamia nut cookies …

So I’m back in my paint-splattered yoga pants trying to get my “wear pants with a zipper” diet plan back on track.  Starting with the creation of a Weight Watchers 7-point stuffed shell recipe:

Weight Watchers Stuffed Shells

{7 points per serving; Serving size is 4 stuffed shells}

2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded fat-free Mozzarella cheese

1/8 cups Egg Beaters egg substitute

1 Tbsp fresh oregano (dried works too)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp table salt

24 uncooked jumbo shells

3 cups canned tomato sauce

Directions:

Cook shells according to package instructions.  Drain and douse with cold water.  Let drain/dry. Mix cheeses (Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan) with Egg Beaters.  Add in garlic, black pepper, oregano.  Ladle sauce in bottom of pan.  Using a teaspoon, spoon cheese into dry, cooled shell.  I used a heaping teaspoon full for each.  Ladle remaining sauce on top …