LOW FAT CHEESY JUMBO PASTA SHELLS WITH GROUND TURKEY

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A great lowfat version! This is rich, creamy and your family will love it. I make it without meat as well. It's great either way.

Provided by KadesMom

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (Reserve 1/4 cup)
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb low-fat ricotta cheese
1 lb low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
26 ounces spaghetti sauce, Reserve 1 c (jarred or homemade)
fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In an 8 quart pot, bring water to a boil and cook shells according to package directions.
  • Drain and cool immediately with cold water.
  • Drain and place open side down on paper towels.
  • Meanwhile brown ground turkey with onion and garlic; drain fat.
  • Combine the next 8 ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey and the cheese mixture.
  • Reserve the 1/4 cup of Mozzarella.
  • Place a thin layer of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 12 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Spoon the cheese/meat mixture into each pasta shell and place open side up, in a single layer, in prepared pan. I don't usually use all 12 ounces of noodles.
  • Pour the remaining sauce (RESERVE 1 Cup Sauce) over the stuffed shells.
  • Loosely cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  • During last 5 minutes of baking, remove foil and sprinkle remaining Mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake 5 more minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped basil. I like to have a side of warm spaghetti sauce to drizzle over; especially for left-overs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 163.7, Sodium 765.5, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 36.5

Bob Gittins
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Bishnu Kewat
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I'm going to try making this dish tonight. It looks delicious!


Airis Hunter
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Lala gkhan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pasta shells turned out mushy.


Ayman rayan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rayhan Mahi
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I added some chopped spinach to the cheesy filling and it was a great addition.


Joudy Fawzy
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This dish is a bit too cheesy for my taste.


shaa Qlassique
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I'm a vegetarian so I used crumbled tofu instead of ground turkey. It was delicious!


Naveed Jamali
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it.


davies Oni
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta shells were undercooked.


Jane Newman
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I'm not a big fan of ground turkey, but it was surprisingly good in this dish.


Jason Lessor
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5 stars! This is now a regular in our meal rotation.


Liyole Somlenze
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The cheesy filling was a little bland for my taste, but overall the dish was good.


Nambuusi Agnes Norah
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Easy to make and very delicious!


Arzoo Begum
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I substituted whole wheat pasta shells and it turned out great! The cheesy filling is delicious and the ground turkey adds a nice lean protein to the dish.


Keegan Lobo
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This dish is a flavorful and low-fat alternative to traditional jumbo pasta shells with ground beef.


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