SWEET POTATO & CARAMELIZED ONION SHELLS

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Gorgonzola cheese and sweet potatoes add a fun and flavorful twist to classic stuffed shells. Delicious with a sprinkle of Parmesan, the pasta can be topped with leftover gravy, too. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large onions, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
21 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon sherry or apple cider
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup turkey gravy, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until softened. Add garlic powder and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain pasta; set aside., Stir the broth, sherry, thyme and pepper into onions. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Remove from the heat. Stir in sweet potatoes and Gorgonzola cheese., Spoon into shells; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

syed manik
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I love that these shells are healthy and delicious. They're a great way to enjoy your favorite comfort food without the guilt.


JF P
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These shells are so versatile. I've served them as an appetizer, main course, and even a side dish.


Qasim Rahimi
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I've made these shells several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


suubi ivan
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I made these shells for my kids and they gobbled them up. They're a great way to get them to eat their veggies.


Anasi mos
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These shells were a hit at my potluck. Everyone loved them!


Shalynn Hall
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I'm not a vegetarian, but these shells made me think twice about eating meat. They were that good!


Kelsey Seebaran-Baxter
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I followed the recipe exactly and my shells turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Gourley Shae
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These shells were a little more work than I expected, but they were worth it. So delicious!


Sanju Chaudhary
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I wasn't sure how the sweet potato and caramelized onions would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were amazing!


Esam Genge
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I made these shells ahead of time and they reheated beautifully. They're perfect for meal prep.


Dyleon Randall
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These shells were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were gone in minutes!


Rebecca Olatoye
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I used Yukon Gold potatoes instead of sweet potatoes and the results were still great. Super crispy shells with a flavorful filling.


Free fire Offical
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My family loved these sweet potato shells! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious.