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Turkey Stuffed Shells

Turkey Stuffed Shells
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Savory turkey stuffed shells baked in marinara sauce, a comforting and flavorful Italian-inspired dish.

Ingredients

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  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Brown ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked turkey, onion, and garlic mixture.
  6. Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  7. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the turkey and cheese mixture.
  8. Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
  9. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells.
  10. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Notes

  • You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the turkey mixture for a bit of heat.
  • Fresh basil can be used as a garnish after baking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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