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Tuna-Stuffed Jumbo Shells Recipe

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These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination of ingredients by accident one day using leftovers from other recipes. It's a cool summer main dish. — Phy Bresse, Lumberton, North Carolina

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Tuna-Stuffed Jumbo Shells Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 5 Servings

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Ingredients

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
CREAMY CELERY DRESSING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
Lettuce leaves and red onion rings, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate.
For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder.
Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing. Yield: 5 servings.

Originally published as Tuna-Stuffed Jumbo Shells in Taste of Home June/July 1997, p27

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2012 by Xonions

This is one of our family favs. I have to omit the onions and peppers, so I bump up the carrots. Yum!

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by Tracey6434

This is a family favorite and I make it at least once a month. My son doesn't like tuna so I have also make this with diced chicken for him.

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by bingobrilla

I have made this time and time again. I love it for a light lunch with friends. Delicious!

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2011 by jennisue7140

I have made this recipe several times, and everyone goes crazy. The dressing is absolutely amazing

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2010 by zaldeb

One of my favorite recipes :] the tart sauce perfectly compliments the sweet stuffing

Reviewed on May. 13, 2010 by Shoes58

paired this with soup--BEST SOUP & SALAD MEAL EVER!! will make next time with alot less sugar. this was pretty to look at and fun to eat.

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2009 by HBcook

Good and simple recipe for a light summer dinner or buffet luncheon. I lightened it up by using light sour cream and mayo and only used 2 teaspoons of sugar in the filling.