Tex-Mex Turkey Manicotti
Looking for a unique pasta dish that will spice up family dinner? We give turkey manicotti a fun Tex-Mex twist for a pasta meal that will delight everyone in your household. It’s also a great make-ahead dish for parties!
Tex-Mex Turkey Manicotti
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 12 oz. extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 red pepper finely chopped (about 6 oz.)
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. each ground cumin paprika and oregano
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 jar 680 mL passata (strained tomatoes), divided
- 1 cup/8 oz. light ricotta
- 1/2 cup/2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pkg 8 oz manicotti (14 shells)
- 1/3 cup/2.5 oz. light sour cream
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
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Heat oil in large saucepan set over medium-high heat; cook turkey, red pepper, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper for about 5 minutes or until vegetables have softened.
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Stir in 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup passata; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for about 15 minutes or until no liquid remains. Let cool completely. Stir in ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
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Meanwhile, cook manicotti for about 5 minutes or until al dente.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Pour 1 cup passata into prepared pan; divide filling evenly among manicotti and arrange in pan. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake for about 15 minutes or until filling is heated through and top is golden brown. Drizzle with sour cream and sprinkle with green onions.
Recipe Notes
Tip:
- Alternatively, garnish with finely chopped black olives or jalapeños.
A SharethePasta.org original recipe.
