jumbo shells stuffed with turkey

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
• 2 cups chopped cooked turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup shallots, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup dry
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• in a large bowl, mix turkey, pecans, parsley, egg, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, and white pepper. stuff cooked shells with the mixture. place shells in the prepared baking dish.
• melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stir in shallots, and cook about 1 minute. mix in flour, and cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. gradually mix in chicken broth and . stir constantly until thickened. stir in salt, white pepper, gruyere cheese, and heavy whipping cream. spoon over stuffed shells, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• bake in a preheated 350 degree f (175 degrees c) oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. place under broiler to lightly brown. serve immediately.