Seafood Stuffed Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 uncooked jumbo macaroni shells
2 c. creamed (small curd) cottage cheese
6 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. parsley sprigs
1/2 tsp. dried basil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 c. celery, sliced
1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. chopped onion
6 seafood legs, cut in 1/2-inch pieces, cooked and chilled
2 (4 1/2 oz. each) cans shrimp, rinsed and drained

Preparation

Prepare macaroni shells.
Chill 1 hour.
Place cottage cheese, milk, lemon juice, salt and pepper in blender.
Cover.
Blend on high, stop occasionally to scrape sides, about 2 minutes.
Remove and reserve 1/2 cup.
Add parsley and basil to blender.
Cover. Blend on high for 45 seconds, until smooth.
Chill.