Jumbo Shells Stuffed With Turkey Recipe

Name: Jumbo Shells Stuffed With Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells; 2 cups chopped cooked turkey; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup shallots, minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup shallots, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
3
In a large bowl, mix turkey, pecans, parsley, egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and white pepper. Stuff cooked shells with the mixture. Place shells in the prepared baking dish.
4
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shallots, and cook about 1 minute. Mix in flour, and cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually mix in chicken broth and sherry. Stir constantly until thickened. Stir in salt, white pepper, Gruyere cheese, and heavy whipping cream. Spoon over stuffed shells, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Place under broiler to lightly brown. Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells, 2 cups chopped cooked turkey, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Jumbo Shells Stuffed With Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jumbo Shells Stuffed With Turkey

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