Stuffed Pasta Shells ( Makeover)

Health score
20%
Stuffed Pasta Shells ( Makeover)
55 min.
4
324kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than these delightful Stuffed Pasta Shells! This makeover version is not only packed with flavor but also offers a healthier twist, making it an ideal choice for a side dish, lunch, or even a main course. With a combination of lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and creamy cottage cheese, each jumbo shell is a bite of pure comfort.

Imagine the aroma of Italian herbs wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this dish. The savory filling, enriched with mushrooms, onions, and garlic, creates a mouthwatering experience that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. Plus, the addition of fat-free ingredients keeps the calorie count in check, allowing you to indulge without the guilt.

In just 55 minutes, you can create a meal that not only looks impressive but also delivers on taste and nutrition. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a cozy night in, these stuffed pasta shells are sure to impress. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to savor a dish that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 16 jumbo elbow pasta uncooked
  • 0.5 lb pd of ground turkey lean
  • teaspoon seasoning italian
  • 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • cup nonfat cottage cheese fat-free
  • 0.3 cup eggs fat-free
  • cups pasta sauce 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey, Italian seasoning, fennel, salt and pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink; remove turkey mixture from skillet.
  3. In same skillet, cook mushrooms, onion and garlic over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Stir turkey mixture, cottage cheese and egg product into mushroom mixture.
  4. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon about 1 tablespoon turkey mixture into each pasta shell.
  5. Place in baking dish. Spoon pasta sauce over shells.
  6. Cover with foil.
  7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories324kcal
Protein37.46%
Fat14.81%
Carbs47.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60
Glycemic Load
12.82
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.49130406587%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
4.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:324.05kcal
16.2%
Fat:5.44g
8.37%
Saturated Fat:2.06g
12.86%
Carbohydrates:39.45g
13.15%
Net Carbohydrates:35.37g
12.86%
Sugar:8.22g
9.13%
Cholesterol:95.89mg
31.96%
Sodium:1092.78mg
47.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.97g
61.93%
Selenium:49.89µg
71.27%
Vitamin B3:9.19mg
45.94%
Phosphorus:456.88mg
45.69%
Vitamin B6:0.81mg
40.49%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.21%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.1%
Potassium:912.66mg
26.08%
Copper:0.47mg
23.66%
Vitamin B5:2.3mg
22.96%
Magnesium:72.17mg
18.04%
Calcium:179.75mg
17.98%
Zinc:2.69mg
17.97%
Iron:3.01mg
16.71%
Fiber:4.09g
16.35%
Vitamin C:12.06mg
14.62%
Vitamin E:2.12mg
14.14%
Vitamin A:690.14IU
13.8%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
12.97%
Folate:47.24µg
11.81%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.4%
Vitamin K:7.06µg
6.72%
Vitamin D:0.66µg
4.39%