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Chicken / Poultry & Egg: Chicken/Poultry Dishes: Italian-flavoured Turkey-filled Pasta Shells

The whole family will love this tasty turkey and pasta dish.

Author: Today's Turkey (Adapted by CalorieKing.com.au)
Date: November 16, 2007

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

350 g fresh turkey mince
200 g large dried pasta shells
1 coating of olive oil spray
1 small onion, finely chopped
150 g small Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced
1 medium zucchini, trimmed and grated
1 cup thick Italian-style tomato pasta sauce, reduced-salt
4 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
6 Tbsp shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until just tender. Drain.

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushroom and cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Add turkey mince and cook stirring often, until browned. Stir through zucchini, tomato sauce and basil. Set aside to cool.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Spoon turkey mince mixture into pasta shells and place into a large shallow baking dish. Sprinkle cheese onto shells and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

Serve pasta shells topped with a small basil leaf and green salad on the side.