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 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

Lal Bilal
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that everyone will love.


Lilly Parker
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These shells are so good, I could eat them every day.


picklechicken
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I made these shells for my kids and they loved them. They're a great way to get kids to eat seafood.


tumelo ishmael
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These shells are perfect for a summer meal. They're light and refreshing.


Stevin Dirk
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I love that this recipe is so affordable. It's a great way to feed a family on a budget.


Overdrive
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These shells are a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Misses Bibi kulsum
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Bamidele Oluwatomisin
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This is my new favorite tuna dish. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Govinda Kumar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out perfectly.


Bello Anas
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These shells are so delicious and satisfying. I will definitely be making them again.


Shahbaz Ali Shahzada
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I made these shells for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


George Mark
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These shells are perfect for a weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with the family.


Mykhailo Fomenko
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of tuna, cheese, and vegetables to create your own unique dish.


Rayhan Kabir
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The shells are cooked perfectly. They're al dente and they hold the filling perfectly.


bikeler akash
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The tuna filling is so flavorful and creamy. I love the combination of tuna, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese.


Batbileg Batuka
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I've made these shells several times and they always turn out great.


Ezekiel Brandy
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These shells are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Bo Catlett
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I made these tuna stuffed shells for dinner last night and they were a hit! My family loved them.


USMAN BALOCH
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Tuna stuffed shells were fantastic! The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was flavorful and creamy.