Best 6 Tuna Filled Shells Recipes

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**Tuna-Filled Shells: A Delightful and Versatile Dish for Any Occasion**

Tuna-filled shells are a classic dish that combines the flavors of tender pasta, savory tuna, and a creamy cheese sauce. This versatile dish can be customized to suit different tastes and preferences, making it a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions. With variations ranging from simple and quick preparations to more elaborate and gourmet recipes, there's a tuna-filled shell recipe perfect for every cook and palate.

From the traditional baked tuna shells, featuring a crispy breadcrumb topping, to lighter versions using whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheese, the possibilities are endless. For those who prefer a creamy and cheesy experience, there are recipes that incorporate a rich Alfredo sauce or a velvety béchamel. And for those with dietary restrictions, gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.

Topped with a sprinkling of fresh herbs or a zesty marinara sauce, tuna-filled shells are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a comforting weekend meal, or an impressive dish for a special gathering, tuna-filled shells are a delicious and versatile choice that will satisfy everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STUFFED TUNA SHELLS



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Enjoy these tuna stuffed pasta shells - perfect appetizers for potluck that are ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about half of 12-ounce package)
1 box (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas
1/4 cup Yoplait® plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of paprika

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package; pat dry.
  • Rinse frozen peas with cold water to separate; drain and pat dry. Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except paprika. Gently fold in peas.
  • Spoon 1 heaping tablespoonful tuna mixture into each shell. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

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

TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination of ingredients by accident one day using leftovers from other recipes. It's a cool summer main dish. - Phy Bresse, Lumberton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
CREAMY CELERY DRESSING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
Lettuce leaves and red onion rings, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate. , For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder. , Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS RECIPE



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"These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination of ingredients by accident one day using leftovers from other recipes. It's a cool summer main dish. - Phy Bresse, Lumberton, North Carolina"

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate.
  • 2. For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder.
  • 3. Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 65.3, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.1, Protein 16.8

CREAMY SHELLS WITH TUNA AND SPINACH



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This update to the old-fashioned tuna casserole is just as delicious as you remember: It gets a fresh taste from spinach and a fun shape from shells.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced small
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups whole milk
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 hamburger bun, torn into large pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
2 cans (6 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
6 ounces jumbo pasta shells (about 20), cooked according to package instructions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, and cook until slightly thickened and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and let sauce cool slightly.
  • In a food processor, combine bun, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red-pepper flakes. Process until fine crumbs form. Transfer half the mixture to a large bowl and combine with spinach, tuna, and half the sauce; season with salt and pepper. Fill each shell with 2 heaping tablespoons spinach mixture and place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and breadcrumb mixture. Bake until sauce is bubbling and breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

TUNA STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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From Women's Day magazine. Uses store-cupboard ingredients for a good, quick supper. In the absence of jumbo pasta shells, you could use pasta tubes instead, I think.

Provided by Ppaperdoll

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

18 large pasta shells
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 large egg
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Spray an 11X7 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook pasta according to directions until al-dente.
  • While pasta cooks, mix tuna, bread crumbs, onion, egg, 1/8 cup parsley and lemon juice until blended.
  • Drain pasta shells. Rinse gently in colander to cool. Fill each shell with 1 Tbsp tuna mixture and place in prepared dish.
  • Whisk soup and milk in small saucepan over medium heat until hot. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1/8 cup parsley. Pour soup mixture over shells.
  • If making ahead, cover with foil and chill overnight in refrigerator. When ready to bake follow instructions below, adding 10 minutes to baking time.
  • To serve that evening, bake 20 to 25 minutes until sauce starts to bubble and shells are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 596.9, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 10.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality canned tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in olive oil or water, and avoid tuna that is packed in vegetable oil.
  • Flake the tuna well before adding it to the filling. This will help to ensure that the tuna is evenly distributed throughout the filling.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the filling. This will add flavor and richness to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the shells. They should be cooked until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Serve the shells immediately with your favorite sauce. Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto sauce are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Tuna-filled shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your whole family will love.

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