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Stuffed Shells 🍝


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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For the Stuffed Shells:

1 lb ground turkey πŸ¦ƒ
1 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’
Jumbo shells 🍝
1/2 onion, diced πŸ§…
1/2 bell pepper, diced πŸ«‘
3 cloves garlic, minced πŸ§„
1 jar favorite tomato pasta sauce πŸ…
1 tsp onion powder πŸ§‚
1 tsp garlic powder πŸ§„
1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
1/4 tsp fennel 🌿
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (use to your discretion) 🌢️
Salt and pepper to taste πŸ§‚
1 cup Italian mix cheese, shredded πŸ§€
1 cup shredded Colby jack πŸ§€
Italian parsley (optional) 🌿
For the Alfredo Sauce:

1/2 stick unsalted butter 🧈
1 tsp olive oil πŸ«’
1 1/2 cups heavy cream πŸ₯›
1/2 shallot, minced πŸ§…
2 cloves garlic πŸ§„
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend πŸ§€
1/2 cup mozzarella or parmesan πŸ§€
Salt and pepper to taste πŸ§‚


Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). πŸ”₯

2️⃣ Cook the shells: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook jumbo shells according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. 🍝

3️⃣ Prepare the filling: In a large skillet, heat up olive oil and add in diced onions and green peppers. SautΓ© for about 3 minutes, then add in minced garlic and sautΓ© for an additional 1-2 minutes. πŸ§…πŸ«‘πŸ§„

4️⃣ Cook the turkey: Add in ground turkey and cook until browned. When it’s almost done, season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. πŸ¦ƒπŸŒΏ

5️⃣ Add tomato sauce: Pour in your favorite jar of tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, mixing frequently. πŸ…

6️⃣ Make the Alfredo sauce: In a saucepan, melt 1/2 stick of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and shallots and sautΓ© until fragrant, about 3 minutes. πŸ§ˆπŸ§„πŸ§…

7️⃣ Simmer the cream: Stir in heavy whipping cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Italian cheese blend and parmesan. Mix until the sauce is melted and smooth. Add in 1/4 cup of pasta water and mix until well combined. πŸ₯›πŸ§€

8️⃣ Season the Alfredo sauce: Season with salt, pepper, and roasted garlic powder to taste. πŸ§‚

9️⃣ Assemble the dish: In a baking dish, add a layer of tomato sauce. Stuff each individual shell with the turkey mixture, about 1-2 spoonfuls each. Pour over the Alfredo sauce. 🍝

πŸ”Ÿ Bake: Top with shredded mozzarella and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Wait at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy! πŸŒΏπŸ§€

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes