Yield: 6 Ethnicity: Mexican   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Bake, Combine   Product Type: Ground Turkey   Dish Type: Pasta

Ingredients

1 Pound GROUND TURKEY

1/2 Cup onion, chopped

1/4 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 Teaspoon garlic, minced

1 Teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 Teaspoon cumin

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1 Cup non-fat ricotta cheese

18 Large pasta shells, uncooked

20 Ounces enchilada sauce

1/4 Cup reduced-calorie Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

In large bowl combine turkey, onions, cilantro, garlic, oregano, cumin and salt. Blend in ricotta. Stuff each uncooked shell with 1 heaping tablespoon of turkey mixture. In 2-quart oblong, glass baking dish, pour 10-ounces enchilada sauce. Arrange shells in baking dish and dot any remaining turkey mixture over shells. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over shells and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until shells are tender. Sprinkle cheese over top. Re-cover and allow to stand 10 minutes.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts Calories 321   % Daily Value* Total Fat 7g 19% Cholesterol 59mg Sodium 1241mg Total Carbohydrate 37g Protein 25g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4