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Tuna-Stuffed Shells

Tuna-Stuffed Shells
  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 4
Come out of your culinary shell and enjoy these tuna- and vegetable-stuffed treats served with a savory tomato-basil vinaigrette.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated January 23, 2009

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells

Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped (2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Filling

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained, flaked
  • 1 large carrot, shredded (1 cup)
  • 1 small zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • Lettuce leaf

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking, in medium bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients just until blended. Set aside.
  • 3
    In another medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in tuna, carrot, zucchini and onion until evenly mixed. Fill each pasta shell with 1 rounded tablespoon tuna mixture.
  • 4
    Line serving platter with lettuce leaves. Arrange shells on lettuce. Serve with vinaigrette.

  • Let go of lettuce, and move on to curly endive or watercress sprigs to garnish these sumptuous shells.
  • Serve these jumbo shells either cold or warm. To serve warm, place shells on a microwavable platter. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge to vent steam. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until warm. Serve with heated vinaigrette, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
465
Calories from Fat
205
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Cholesterol
35 mg
Sodium
630 mg
Potassium
640 mg
Total Carbohydrate
39 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Protein
29 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
92%
92%
Vitamin C
42%
42%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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