TUNA-STUFFED SHELLS

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Come out of your culinary shell and enjoy these tuna- and vegetable-stuffed treats served with a savory tomato-basil vinaigrette.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 large carrot, shredded (1 cup)
1 small zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
Lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, in medium bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients just until blended. Set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in tuna, carrot, zucchini and onion until evenly mixed. Fill each pasta shell with 1 rounded tablespoon tuna mixture.
  • Line serving platter with lettuce leaves. Arrange shells on lettuce. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

Gulshan Kazmi
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This dish was a big hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Robby Kamocha
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The shells are always cooked perfectly and the tuna filling is always creamy and flavorful. I love that I can use different types of pasta shells and fillings to create different variations


Azadeh Taheri
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These tuna stuffed shells were delicious! The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Stefano Piselli
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I loved these tuna stuffed shells! The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ahmad Zahrah
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These tuna stuffed shells were a huge hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Amahle Molefe
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The tuna stuffed shells were amazing. The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tangid Abdullah
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This recipe is a keeper! The tuna stuffed shells were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Aileen H
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill! The tuna stuffed shells were a hit with my family, and I'll definitely be making them again.


Rev Kenny Vvhetstone
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Willy Lara
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The shells are always cooked perfectly and the tuna filling is always creamy and flavorful. I love that I can use different types of pasta shells and fillings to create different variations


Umar Ibrahim
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This dish was a big hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved that I could use ingredients that I already had on hand. I'll definitely be making this again!


MysticOwlMan Does Stuff
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish with ease. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this ag


Sjkckfk
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The shells were cooked perfectly and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


whoville
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use different types of pasta shells and fillings to create different variations of the dish.


Alex Moore
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Amazing recipe! The tuna filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. My family loved it!


Nancy Olive
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a different type of pasta shell, but the recipe still worked perfectly. The tuna filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this rec


Sanwal sipra
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The tuna filling was actually really good, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chami Madushani
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The shells were soft and tender, and the tuna filling was creamy and flavorful. My kids especially loved it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Sahil Prince333
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These tuna stuffed shells were an absolute delight! The shells were cooked perfectly, and the tuna filling was flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making these again!