Italian Turkey Stuffed Manicotti

Article By: Turkey Board

Serves 6
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

12 Manicotti shells, or 6 sheets of fresh pasta
3 tbsp (45ml) olive oil
1 lb (455g) ground turkey
1 tsp (ml) dried oregano
¼ cup (75ml) parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup (125ml) roasted red peppers, sliced
1 cup (250ml) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3/4 cup (175ml) pesto
½ cup (125ml) black olives, pitted and chopped
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup (250ml) zucchini, sliced
4 cups (1000ml) *marinara sauce

Cook shells according to package directions. If using fresh pasta shells read below.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Add turkey and oregano and sauté until turkey is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese, roasted peppers, artichokes, pesto and black olives. Stuff each shell with filling. If using fresh pasta, cut sheets in half and dip in hot water to soften so they can be rolled. Spoon filling down the centre of each sheet on one edge and roll up.

In an oven proof dish, layer the onions and zucchini in the bottom. Arrange the shells in a single layer over the veggies (if using fresh pasta, make sure seams are placed down). Spoon marinara sauce over each shell. Bake covered in a 350f (189C) for 25-30 minutes or until veggies are tender and shells heated through.

Can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

* Feel free to use a prepared marinara sauce. It should be a fairly liquid sauce as it will thicken in the oven with baking time!

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