Mexican Stuffed Shells Recipe

Mexican Stuffed Shells Directions:

• Cook the Pasta:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

• Prepare the Filling:

  • In a large skillet, lightly spray with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another minute.
  • Add the black beans and 1/2 cup of salsa, mixing until well combined. Remove from heat.

• Assemble the Shells:

  • Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of salsa in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the turkey and black bean mixture, placing the stuffed shells into the prepared baking dish.

• Top and Bake:

  • Once all the shells are stuffed and arranged in the baking dish, sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the top.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

• Garnish and Serve:

  • After baking, let the shells cool slightly. Top each shell with a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.
  • Serve hot.

WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
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WW Points Calculation:

• Jumbo Pasta Shells (20 shells): 8 WW points
• Lean Ground Turkey (1 lb): 12 WW points
• Reduced-fat Mexican Cheese Blend (1 cup): 10 WW points
• Other ingredients (onion, garlic, salsa, black beans, Greek yogurt, cilantro, cooking spray): 0 WW points

Total WW Points for the Recipe: 30 points

Yield: 6 servings (3-4 stuffed shells per serving)

WW Points per Serving: 5 WW points per serving

Nutrition Facts (approximate per serving):

• Calories: 260
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 24g

I await your comments! Enjoy!