Turkey Stuffed Shells
Submitted by LindaS
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with seasoned ground turkey, carrot, and Parmesan in a red wine tomato sauce, baked until bubbly. A lighter Italian-style stuffed shell that’s packed with flavor in every bite.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
55 minREADY
75 minStuffed shells don’t have to be drowning in ricotta to be spectacular. These are all about the filling.
Ground turkey browns with onion and carrot, then gets seasoned with oregano, red pepper flakes, and a splash of red Burgundy wine. Flour thickens it into a scoopable filling, and Parmesan stirs in for a savory finish.
Each shell gets a generous three tablespoons of that filling, nestled into a simple homemade tomato sauce, then baked covered until everything melds together. A final sprinkle of Parmesan on top seals the deal.
Chef Tips
- Cook the pasta shells just until al dente so they hold their shape during baking
- Let the turkey filling cool before stuffing so the shells don’t get soggy
- Use a small spoon or piping bag to fill the shells neatly
- These freeze well before baking; just thaw overnight in the fridge and add a few extra minutes in the oven
Ingredients
Directions
Coat a skillet cooking spray.
Place over medium heat until hot.
Add ½ cups onion and carrot; sauté 5 min.
Add turkey; cook 5 min. or until turkey is browned.
Drain; wipe skillet dry with paper towels. Return turkey to skillet.
Add flour, ¼ tablespoon salt and pepper, oregano, dried red pepper flakes, and red wine.
Stir well. Cook 4 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Add 2 tablespoons cheese; stir well. Place mixture in a bowl; let cool.
Coat pan with cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot.
Add remaining ½ cups onions; sauté 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, ¼ tablespoons salt and pepper.
Cook 7 min, stirring occasionally. Stuff each shell with 3 tablespoons turkey mixture.
Add half of sauce in bottom of an 8-inch round baking dish . Arrange shells over sauce; spoon remaining sauce over shells.
Cover and bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 30 min.
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese.
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