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September 24, 2007

Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Did I mention something last week about cool weather? Really? Because since that post, I think I have jinxed things. The temps were back up in the warmer ranges and the cool days we were were having are long gone for awhile again. Ahhhh…. you have to love Kansas. If you don’t like the weather one day, just wait. It is bound to change!

Kansas weather is not consistent at all. Giada’s recipes? Consistently good. So far, every recipe I have tried out of her cookbook, Everyday Pasta, has been great. Her recipe for Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Pasta Shells was no exception. This recipe was simple and delicious! I felt miserable because of my allergies the night that I made this for dinner for my best friend and her husband. Even through the sniffling and watery eyes, the constant sneezing, and the allergy medicine drug induced coma I was about to be in, I managed to make this recipe and was still able to taste by the time it was ready. Everyone loved it, including myself.

If you are looking for consistency, do not move to Kansas. If you are looking for consistency, turn to Giada’s cookbooks. You will find consistently great recipes every time.

Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Pasta Shells (from Everyday Pasta) 

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Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Pasta Shells

Perfect home cooked meal for a group of six. 

Course main dish
Keyword dinner, pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce box jumbo pasta shells (recommended: Barilla)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus 1/4 teaspoon
  • 1 8 to 10-ounce package frozen artichokes, thawed and coarsely  (I used canned)
  • 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 5 cups Arrabbiata Sauce recipe follows
  • 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella about 5 ounces

Arrabbiata Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 ounces sliced pancetta coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 5 cups jarred or fresh marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and partially cook until tender but still very firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain pasta.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and the garlic and cook until the onions are soft and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the ground turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is slightly golden and cooked through. Add the artichoke hearts and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl combine the cooled turkey mixture with the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, basil, parsley, and the remaining salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. To stuff the shells, cover the bottom of a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking dish with 1 cup of Arrabbiata sauce. Take a shell in the palm of your hand and stuff it with a large spoonful of turkey mixture, about 2 tablespoons. Place the stuffed shell in the baking dish. Continue filling the shells until the baking dish is full, about 24 shells. Drizzle the remaining Arrabbiata Sauce over the shells, top with the grated mozzarella. If freezing, cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 day and up to 1 month.
  5. To bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake until the shells are warmed through and the cheese is beginning to brown, about 60 minutes (20 minutes if shells are unfrozen.)

  6. Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until tender, about 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool until ready to use.

Recipe Notes

Yield: approximately 6 cups

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Filed Under: Dinner, Main Dish, Previous Tagged With: artichokes, Dinner, giada, pasta, turkey

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  1. blue zebra says

    September 24, 2007 at 5:37 am

    Hi Kristen hope your allergies get better soon! The shells look marvelous! We love watching Giada’s cooking here. Hugs and hang in there!

    BZ

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  2. peabody says

    September 24, 2007 at 5:47 am

    LOL…I just made this! Too funny, it was quite tasty.

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  3. Nabeela says

    September 24, 2007 at 7:44 am

    I was sad to read about your allergies…hope you get better soon. I llove your blog and those stuffed pasta shells look wonderful!

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  4. katiez says

    September 24, 2007 at 8:49 am

    Allergies suck! I’ve been sneezing all week…
    Great pasta, though. I may have to check out her book… can always use more pasta books.

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  5. Asha says

    September 24, 2007 at 12:52 pm

    Ooh! That looks great. Great stuffing.
    Thankfully, my allergy season is over! Hope you feel better soon!:)

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  6. Deborah says

    September 24, 2007 at 2:21 pm

    I love Giada’s recipes as well. This looks delicious!

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  7. seeldee says

    September 24, 2007 at 7:38 pm

    Hi there, I recently discovered your food blog and am really enjoying it. I have to agree with you that Giada’s recipes never fail and are refreshingly straight-forward – I just can’t say enough things about Giada’s stuff.

    Sorry to hear about your allergies; I am very sympathetic! Here in Toronto, between the smog and the allergens, it has been a brutal few weeks. Thanks for the great recipes!

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  8. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe says

    September 24, 2007 at 9:02 pm

    I have been on a ground turkey kick recently. This is one more great use! I will give it a try.

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  9. Nora says

    September 24, 2007 at 9:25 pm

    Stuffed pasta shells is a great idea. I’ve forgotten all about that. Thanks for the recipe and the reminder.

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  10. Lydia says

    September 25, 2007 at 12:55 am

    One thing I like about Giada’s books is that the recipes are well-written and seem to be well tested, too.

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  11. Karen Beth says

    September 25, 2007 at 2:46 pm

    Same here… was so nice for a time and then BANG! Warmer temps again. Argh.

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  12. Valli says

    September 25, 2007 at 3:19 pm

    I have to get Giadas pasta book. Everyone is recommending it highly. If this stuffed pasta dish is any indication I am at the book store on my way to work!!!

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  13. TBC says

    September 25, 2007 at 4:25 pm

    I too love Giada’s recipes.I watch her on the Food Network a lot.I’ve tried out a couple of her vegetarian recipes and have have not been disappointed with the end results so far.
    Hope you are feeling better now.

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  14. arIA says

    September 26, 2007 at 3:06 am

    ooooh kristen i totally feel you on the weather thing. artichokes an turkey, yum! looks fantastic as always 😉

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  15. Janet says

    September 26, 2007 at 3:46 am

    Hi Kristen, Good to see you cooking again, or at least posting recipes! Alabama is warm again too. No more cool mornings! Just humidity, humidity, humidity! That is better than drought, drought, drought! We got a soaking shower yesterday, so fire ant beds are "sprouting" all over. Now, it is treat the ant beds over and over! So much for gardening!

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  16. Jody says

    September 26, 2007 at 11:56 am

    yum yum. I am feeling ya on the HOT weather, 90 today!

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  17. lululu says

    September 28, 2007 at 7:13 pm

    What a coincident! I’ve just watched that show and made the same dish!!!

    http://lululuhomecooking.blogspot.com/2007/08/stuffed-pasta-shells-with-ground-beef.html

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  18. SharonaMay says

    September 28, 2007 at 8:23 pm

    Wow the shells look great. Very interesting ingredients. I made shells last week – three cheese stuffed shells. Check it out!
    http://birdfood-sharona.blogspot.com

    Sharona May

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