Best Stuffed Tuna Shells Recipes

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STUFFED TUNA SHELLS



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Enjoy these tuna stuffed pasta shells - perfect appetizers for potluck that are ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about half of 12-ounce package)
1 box (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas
1/4 cup Yoplait® plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of paprika

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package; pat dry.
  • Rinse frozen peas with cold water to separate; drain and pat dry. Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except paprika. Gently fold in peas.
  • Spoon 1 heaping tablespoonful tuna mixture into each shell. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination of ingredients by accident one day using leftovers from other recipes. It's a cool summer main dish. - Phy Bresse, Lumberton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
CREAMY CELERY DRESSING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
Lettuce leaves and red onion rings, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate. , For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder. , Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

TUNA-STUFFED SHELLS



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Come out of your culinary shell and enjoy these tuna- and vegetable-stuffed treats served with a savory tomato-basil vinaigrette.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
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
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:

  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, in medium bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients just until blended. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • Line serving platter with lettuce leaves. Arrange shells on lettuce. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

STUFFED TUNA SALAD SHELLS



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Cold stuffed shells for an easy appetizer or healthy snack. You can sub chicken or salmon for the tuna. From Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes.

Provided by carmenskitchen

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 cup frozen green pea
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
salt and pepper
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package;pat dry.
  • Rinse frozen peas with cold water to separate;drain and pat dry.
  • Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in medium bowl and stir in tuna, onion, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper.
  • Fold in peas.
  • Spoon one heaping tablespoonful of mixture into each shell.
  • Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS RECIPE



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"These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination of ingredients by accident one day using leftovers from other recipes. It's a cool summer main dish. - Phy Bresse, Lumberton, North Carolina"

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate.
  • 2. For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder.
  • 3. Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 65.3, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.1, Protein 16.8

TUNA STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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From Women's Day magazine. Uses store-cupboard ingredients for a good, quick supper. In the absence of jumbo pasta shells, you could use pasta tubes instead, I think.

Provided by Ppaperdoll

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

18 large pasta shells
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 large egg
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Spray an 11X7 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook pasta according to directions until al-dente.
  • While pasta cooks, mix tuna, bread crumbs, onion, egg, 1/8 cup parsley and lemon juice until blended.
  • Drain pasta shells. Rinse gently in colander to cool. Fill each shell with 1 Tbsp tuna mixture and place in prepared dish.
  • Whisk soup and milk in small saucepan over medium heat until hot. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1/8 cup parsley. Pour soup mixture over shells.
  • If making ahead, cover with foil and chill overnight in refrigerator. When ready to bake follow instructions below, adding 10 minutes to baking time.
  • To serve that evening, bake 20 to 25 minutes until sauce starts to bubble and shells are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 596.9, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 10.9

TUNA AND PEA SALAD STUFFED SHELLS



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Very good. Great for showers.

Provided by Chris VanDusen

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg frozen sweet peas, 9 oz
16 macaroni, large shells
2 can(s) tuna, canned, drained and flaked
1 stalk(s) celery, chopped
2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish or you could use dill pickle relish
1 Tbsp green onion, chopped
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • 1. Wash lettuce leaves and soak in bowl of cold water.
  • 2. Cook peas as directed on package, drain and cool.
  • 3. Cook macaroni shells as directed on package, drain and set aside in bowl of cold water
  • 4. In large bowl combine remaining ingredients, except peas.
  • 5. Add peas, toss gently
  • 6. Drain water from cooked macaroni and pat dry with paper towels.
  • 7. Spoon 1/4 cup of tuna mixture in each shell. Place in shallow dish, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  • 8. Paper towel dry lettuce leafs.
  • 9. To serve, place lettuce leaf on individual serving plate and top with stuffed shell.
  • 10. NOTE: The tuna salad by itself is really good for sandwiches.

TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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I made these tuna stuffed shells many years ago when I first seen the recipe in my Taste Of Home Cookbook and it was excellent for a lite lunch and perfect to serve on those hot summer days. I didn't make the dressing in this recipe at the time, I used lite Italian dressing and drizzled it over the shells and it was still so...

Provided by Eileen Hineline

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 can(12 ounces)tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup diced green peppers
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
CREAMY CELERY DRESSING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
lettuce leaves and red onion rings, optional
***tips*** can also use canned boneless salmon in place of tuna. can use the tuna mixture with crackers as a great appetizer or snack too..

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate.
  • 2. For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder.
  • 3. Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing
  • 4. 25 minutes prep time plus time for chilling.

TUNA-STUFFED SHELLS



Tuna-Stuffed Shells image

Come out of your culinary shell and enjoy these tuna- and vegetable-stuffed treats served with a savory tomato-basil vinaigrette.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
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
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:

  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, in medium bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients just until blended. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • Line serving platter with lettuce leaves. Arrange shells on lettuce. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

STUFFED TUNA SHELLS



Stuffed Tuna Shells image

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about half of 12-ounce package)
1 cup frozen frozen green peas
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons finely-chopped onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package pat dry.2. Rinse frozen peas with cold water to separate drain and pat dry. Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except paprika. Gently fold in peas.3. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoonful tuna mixture into each shell. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.1 SERVING: Calories 255 (Calories from Fat 80) Fat 9g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 25mg Sodium 280mg Carbohydrates 26g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 19g.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



Tuna-Stuffed Jumbo Shells image

These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination of ingredients by accident one day using leftovers from other recipes. It's a cool summer main dish. - Phy Bresse, Lumberton, North Carolina

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
CREAMY CELERY DRESSING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
Lettuce leaves and red onion rings, optional

Steps:

  • Directions Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate. For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder. Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing. Yield: 5 servings. Originally published as Tuna-Stuffed Jumbo Shells in Taste of Home June/July 1997, p27

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