Feast your taste buds on a culinary masterpiece that blends the comforting flavors of turkey and artichoke with the vibrant heat of arrabbiata sauce. These Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce are a delightful combination of textures and flavors, sure to elevate any dinner table.
Baked to perfection, these jumbo pasta shells are filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey, tender artichoke hearts, a blend of cheeses, and a hint of aromatic herbs. Bathed in a rich and robust arrabbiata sauce, made from ripe tomatoes, fiery chili peppers, and zesty spices, each bite offers a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and creamy.
Alongside this main course, the article also features three additional recipes to complete your culinary journey:
- **Roasted Garlic Knots:** These soft and fluffy knots, infused with the fragrant aroma of roasted garlic and brushed with melted butter, serve as the perfect appetizer or side dish to accompany the stuffed shells.
- **Crispy Brussels Sprouts:** Roasted to perfection, these Brussels sprouts are caramelized and crispy on the outside, while tender and flavorful on the inside. Tossed with tangy lemon vinaigrette and sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, they add a refreshing and vibrant touch to the meal.
- **Creamy Spinach Salad:** A delightful blend of fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, crunchy almonds, and crumbled goat cheese, dressed with a creamy poppy seed dressing. This salad provides a light and refreshing contrast to the richness of the stuffed shells and arrabbiata sauce.
STUFFED SHELLS WITH ARRABBIATA SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Lightly oil a 12 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish and set aside. Lightly oil the baking sheet and set aside.
- Partially cook the pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly tender but still quite firm to the bite, about 4 to 6 minutes. You will continue cooking the shells in the oven after they have been stuffed. Using a slotted spoon, drain pasta shells and place on oiled baking sheet, spreading them out so that they don't stick together and allow to cool.
- Heat the oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes. Add the garlic and saute until tender, about 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring often.
- In a medium bowl, stir the ricotta, Parmesan, egg yolks, basil, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spoon 1 1/4 cups of the sauce over the prepared baking dish. Fill the cooked shells with the cheese mixture, about 2 tablespoons per shell. Arrange the shells in the prepared dish. Spoon the remaining sauce over the shells, then sprinkle with the mozzarella.
- Bake in the lower third of your oven until the filling is heated through and the top is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
STUFFED SHELLS WITH ARRABBIATA SAUCE
This Italian classic takes on a distinctive Latin American flourish with the addition of chorizo. The sausage adds an extra kick and awesome flavor to a dish that's already a favorite. -Crystal McDuffy, Fairfax, Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and chorizo with onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a bowl; cool., Stir ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, eggs, basil, parsley and remaining salt and pepper into meat mixture. For sauce, in a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook and stir until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Add pepper flakes and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add marinara sauce; bring to a simmer., Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill pasta shells with meat mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
TURKEY AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED SHELLS
Make and share this Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bricookie55
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 40m
Yield 24 shells, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for the shells. Cook according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add turkey, salt, and pepper, and cook until meat is light golden and heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Add artichoke hearts and stir to combine. Remove from heat; allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled turkey mixture with ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir.
- Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 cup of marinara sauce. Holding a shell in the palm of your hand, stuff with large spoonfuls of turkey mixture, about 2 tablespoons per shell. Place each shell in the baking dish. Keep working until dish is full; you should have about 24 shells.
- Drizzle remaining marinara sauce over shells and top with grated mozzarella.
- Bake shells until warmed through and until cheese begins to brown, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.1, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 187.8, Sodium 1391.1, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 20, Protein 41.1
Tips:
- To save time, use store-bought artichoke hearts and pre-cooked turkey.
- If you don't have large pasta shells, you can use medium shells and stuff them with less filling.
- To make the Arrabbiata sauce spicier, add more red pepper flakes or chopped chili peppers.
- If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme. Just add 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme to the sauce.
- To make the shells more cheesy, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
Conclusion:
Turkey and artichoke stuffed shells with Arrabbiata sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give this one a try.
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