| Reader swap: Tuna-stuffed shells simple, delicious 04/04/2001 By Leslie Garcia / The Dallas Morning News Mmmm! I can almost smell those slow-cooker recipes awaiting me as I walk through the door. But we're not sharing them yet. First we have to decide which of the dozens and dozens to pass on to you.
Meanwhile, try these tuna-stuffed shells from W.S., an answer to a previous Swap request. She calls the recipe "tasty, impressive and easy to make." What more could a cook ask for?
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Tuna-stuffed Shells
in Dill Sauce
Pictured
1/2 (12-ounce) package jumbo pasta shells (about 15 shells)
1 tablespoon oil
1celery stalk, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 slices white bread, processed into crumbs
1/3 cup bottled ranch dressing1(12- or 13-ounce) can tuna in water, drained
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 11x7-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Cook shells according to package directions and place in cold water to stop the cooking.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat and saute the celery and onion until very tender. In medium pan, heat milk, flour and salt to boiling, stirring until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in cheese and dill until well blended.
Pour sauce into prepared baking dish.
Stir together onion mixture, bread crumbs, ranch dressing and tuna. Fill cooked shells with tuna mixture and arrange in baking dish in one layer. Cover and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Makes 6 servings.
PER SERVING: Cal 432 (39% fat)Fat 19 g (7 g sat)Fiber 2 g Chol 49 mgSodium 468 mgCarb 37 gCalcium 312 mg
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