Turkey Bolognese Stuffed Shells
Total Time
1 hour and 5 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
55 minutes
Rating
4.67 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 package jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound ground turkey meat (dark meat preferred)
- 1 24- ounce jar marinara sauce (plus 1 cup extra)
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 medium balls fresh mozzarella
- fresh basil leaves to garnish
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, add the onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning and stir to combine, for 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add the ground turkey and break apart using a wooden spoon. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until no pink remains. Add the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of baking dish. Stuff each pasta shell with the ground turkey mixture. Arrange shells, filled sides up, on sauce in baking dish.
Step 5
Cover dish with foil; bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan and top with torn mozzarella. Bake uncovered 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with tons of fresh basil and serve.
Step 6
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