A flavorful Italian-inspired
stuffed pasta shells entrée the whole family will love.
Turkey
Stuffed Pasta Shells
- 12 to 16 uncooked dried
jumbo pasta shells
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter or
margarine
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/2 pound ground mild Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 cups (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
- Cook shells according
to package directions. Drain; set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter
in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add onion and garlic. Cook
over medium heat until tender (3 to 4 minutes). Add turkey and
sausage. Continue cooking until meat is browned (8 to 12 minutes);
drain. Add basil, oregano and 1 cup cheese.
- Spread 3/4 cup spaghetti
sauce on bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish. Stuff cooked
shells with meat mixture; place, meat-side down, in prepared
pan. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells; sprinkle with
remaining cheese.
- Heat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- Prepare as directed above.
Reserve remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover pasta with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes
or until heated through. Remove aluminum foil; sprinkle with
remaining cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is
melted (4 to 6 minutes).
Makes 6 servings.
Microwave Directions: Cover
with waxed paper; microwave on MEDIUM HIGH (80% power) 5 minutes.
Turn dish. Microwave on MEDIUM HIGH until heated through and
cheese is melted (5 to 6 minutes). Let stand 2 to 3 minutes before
serving.
Make Ahead Directions:
Pasta shells can be filled
and frozen separately. Prepare pasta shells as directed above.
Place filled shells onto ungreased baking sheet; cover and freeze.
When frozen, place shells into resealable plastic freezer bag;
seal bag. Place bag in freezer. To bake shells, heat oven to
350°F
(175°C). Continue assembling casserole with frozen shells,
sauce and cheese as directed in oven directions. Bake for 50
to 60 minutes or until heated through.
Tip: Reduce oven temperature
to 325°F (160°C) if using 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
Baking time may need to be increased.
