Tuna-Stuffed Shells With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Tuna-Stuffed Shells With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 shells, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (conchiglioni); 1/3 cup mayonnaise or 1/3 cup salad dressing; 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 (6 1/8 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked; 1 large carrot, shredded (1 cup); 1 small zucchini, shredded (1 cup); 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup); lettuce leaf; 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2 cups); 2 tablespoons chopped onions; 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Submitted by PolishRuski

"From Betty Crocker New Cookbook These shells can be served either cold or warm. To serve warm: Place shells on a microwavable platter. Cover with platic wrap, venting one edge. Microwave on hihg 2-3 minutes or until warm. Serve with vinaigrette, warmed if desired."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 16
Yields:: 16 shells
Serves:: 4

ingredients

Shells
16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (conchiglioni)
¹⁄₃ cup mayonnaise or 1/3 cup salad dressing
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
2 (6 1/8 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 large carrot, shredded (1 cup)
1 small zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
lettuce leaf
tomato-basil vinaigrette (mix all ingredients)
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper

directions

Cook pasta shells as directed on package.
While pasta is cooking, prepare Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette.
Mix mayonnaise, basil and salt in medium bowl. Stir in tuna, carrot, zucchini and onion until evenly mixed. Drain pasta. Rincse with cold water; drawin. Fill each pasta shell with 1 rounded tablespoon tuna mixture.
Line serving platter with lettuce leaves. Arrange shells on lettuce. Serve with tomato basil vinaigrette.