Mexican Stuffed Shells with Turkey

Lean ground turkey and chopped green chiles stuffed in a pasta shell with melted cheese. Drizzle on red or green taco sauce when serving - yummy!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 456 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water
• 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
• 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chiles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 4

Combine turkey, chopped green chiles, water, and taco seasoning in a large saucepan; cook and stir until turkey is cooked through and moisture is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread salsa in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 6

Stuff each pasta shell with some of the turkey mixture and arrange on top of the salsa in the baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Cover pan with aluminum foil.