TUNA-STUFFED SHELLS

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Come out of your culinary shell and enjoy these tuna- and vegetable-stuffed treats served with a savory tomato-basil vinaigrette.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 large carrot, shredded (1 cup)
1 small zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
Lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, in medium bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients just until blended. Set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in tuna, carrot, zucchini and onion until evenly mixed. Fill each pasta shell with 1 rounded tablespoon tuna mixture.
  • Line serving platter with lettuce leaves. Arrange shells on lettuce. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

shahzad Qaisar
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These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


larry crisp
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I'm not a fan of tuna, but I decided to give this recipe a try. The filling was surprisingly tasty, but the shells were a bit too al dente for my taste. Overall, a good recipe that I will definitely make again, but I will adjust the cooking time of t


Mariam Ramy
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The shells were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will be careful not to overcook the shells.


Ab Su
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These shells were a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, and they were much better. Overall, a good recipe that I will definitely make again.


Riham Ali Almas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great! The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ella-Leigh Slevin
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These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shobi Vinothkumar
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I'm not a fan of tuna, but I decided to give this recipe a try. The filling was surprisingly tasty, but the shells were a bit too al dente for my taste. Overall, a good recipe that I will definitely make again, but I will adjust the cooking time of t


Bablu Khan
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The shells were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will be careful not to overcook the shells.


Glass shop In Lusaka
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These shells were a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, and they were much better. Overall, a good recipe that I will definitely make again.


Cathy Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great! The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


sandy haidar
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These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Angel Tamang
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I made these shells for dinner last night and they were a huge hit! My kids loved them. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Karisha Dorris
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The shells were delicious and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Patience Osaghae
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These shells were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


hamza don
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I love tuna salad, so I knew I would love these shells. I was right! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


dan lynn
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These shells were a bit more work to make than I expected, but they were totally worth it! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasions.


Emerald Collor
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm glad I did! The shells were delicious and the filling was surprisingly tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.


Waqas Rehman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great! The filling was a little bland for my taste, so I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning. Overall, a great recipe that I will definitely make again.


Victor Elijah
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These tuna stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The shells were perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.