Turkey Stuffed Shells with Fresh Marinara Sauce

Using lean ground turkey breast turns these Turkey Stuffed Shells with Fresh Marinara Sauce into a low fat, easy, and tasty family-friendly meal.

4 from 3 votes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Course Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 231 kcal

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey breast not to exceed 7% fat
1 medium onion chopped (about ¾ cup)
1 large carrot peeled and finely chopped (about ½ cup)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano or more to taste
½ teaspoon Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
½ cup dry red wine or beef or vegetable broth
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
12 jumbo pasta shells cooked 3 minutes less than package directions, drained and cooled
3 cups Basic Marinara Sauce or 1 (28-ounce) jar of your favorite marinara sauce
Additional grated Parmesan cheese for passing

Heat oven to 350°F.
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the turkey and sauté, using a spoon to break it into small pieces. Cook until the turkey loses its pink color.
Add the onion and carrot. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 - 7 minutes.
Combine the flour, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the turkey mixture and stir to incorporate it well.
Stir in the wine; cook until thickened. Simmer over low heat for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add ½ of the Parmesan cheese. Stir until well blended. Allow the mixture to cool.
Pour 1 cup of the marinara sauce into the bottom of an 8 x 8 baking dish, or other oven-safe baking dish that will hold the shells snugly, spreading it evenly.
When the mixture is cool enough to handle, stuff each shell with approximately 2 heaping tablespoons of the turkey
Arrange the shells over the sauce; spoon the remaining sauce over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, uncover, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until hot.

Find the recipe for Basic Marinara Sauce Here

Serving: 1gSodium: 299mgFiber: 1gCholesterol: 47mgCalories: 231kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gFat: 8gProtein: 19gCarbohydrates: 17g

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