Turkey Bolognese + Black Friday!

Turkey Bolognese + Black Friday!
  • Author: Gaby Dalkin

Cook up a delicious twist on a classic Italian dish with this turkey stuffed shells recipe. These pasta shells filled with a savory and flavorful turkey mixture, coated in a rich marinara sauce, and topped with gooey cheese are sure to please your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy dinner with loved ones, this dish brings together comforting flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for more. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for a beautiful finishing touch. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 pound shredded cooked turkey
  • 3 cups tomato basil marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb linguini
  • Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT5M

Nutrition

  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 51 g
  • Protein Content: 23 g
  • Fat Content: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
  • Trans Fat Content: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 56 mg
  • Sodium Content: 621 mg
  • Fiber Content: 4 g
  • Sugar Content: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat Content: 7 g
  • Serving Size: 1 serving