Weight Watchers Turkey Stuffed Shells Recipe
Weight Watchers Turkey Stuffed Shells Recipe. They are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Italian dish while healthy.
These hearty shells are made with made with zucchini, fennel, carrots, onion, garlic, ground turkey breast, fat-free marinara sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
They’re a great source of protein and a healthy alternative to traditional stuffed shells that are made with ground beef.
Whether you’re looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a dish to serve at your next dinner party, this pasta dish is a great option.
Weight Watchers Points
MyWW Points: 8 Green Plan
8 WW Smart Points
Personal Points will vary based on your individual plan.
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Weight Watchers Turkey Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
- 12 jumbo shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup zucchini diced
- ½ cup fennel bulb diced
- ⅓ cup carrots chopped fine
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces 99% fat-free ground turkey breast
- 1½ cups fat-free marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoon pecorino romano cheese grated
- cooking spray as needed
- ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Prepare a 2 quart baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside for later.
- In a large pot, add water and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta shells and cook approximately 9 minutes, or until al dente.
- Using a colander, drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
- In the meantime, place a large non-stick skillet over medium/high heat.
- In the skillet, add olive oil. Tilt pan to coat.
- In the skillet, add zucchini, fennel bulb, carrot onion, and garlic. Saute approximately 6 minutes, or until almost tender.
- In the skillet, add turkey and cook approximately 3 minutes, or until fully cooked, stirring and breaking up turkey as you cook.
- In the skillet, add ½ cup of the fat-free marinara sauce. Stir to mix.
- Take skillet off heat, add Pecorino Romano cheese, and stir to mix in.
- In prepared baking dish, add 1 cup of the fat-free marinara sauce and spread to cover the bottom of the dish.
- Add approximately equal amounts (approximately) 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture inside each of the pasta shells.
- In the prepared baking dish, add the stuffed pasta shells in a single layer.
- Sprinkle shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese on top of the shells.
- In preheated oven, bake approximately 20 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese has melted, and the turkey mixture has heated through.
- Turn the oven to broil, and broil approximately 1 – 2 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned.
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