Turkey Burger Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Want a fun way to get your burger fix? Try this Fun Turkey Burger Stuffed Manicotti on for size! This creative twist on a favorite food will get everyone’s attention.

You are probably used to eating the Italian version of this with a savory tomato sauce and ricotta cheese. This version is more like a mild taco and it has a lot of fun to it! If your family likes west-Mex and manicotti, they are going to go crazy for this Turkey Burger Stuffed Manicotti. Not only is it easy to make, but it also has a lower fat turkey burger in it. If you have never tried turkey burger in place of ground beef, you might be surprised to know that for most people, there is not a seriously detectable difference in taste or texture when you create dishes like these.

Give this turkey burger stuffed manicotti a try and I bet your family will be asking you to make it again!

Turkey Burger Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients:

Manicotti Shells
2-3 lbs Ground Turkey
1 Small Onion, Diced
2-4 Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
Romaine & Arugula Lettuce, Chopped
1/2 Cup Cheese Sauce (nacho)
Kosher Salt (To taste)
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper (To taste)

Instructions:

Fill a stock pot with water and set to a roiling boil, add a pinch of salt and add Manicotti. I add a drizzle of olive oil to keep the pasta from sticking together. Stir pasta for a minute or two.
When pasta is al dente, drain in a colander. (“Al dente” is a french culinary term that means “to the tooth.” To cook pasta al dente, you boil until it is mostly soft with a very small amount of firmness left in the center.)
Place pasta in ice cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
In a medium skillet sauté diced onions.
After onions are translucent add ground turkey and brown. When meat is finished set aside.
Cut cherry tomatoes in half and chop lettuce. Set aside.
Heat glass jar of cheese sauce in the microwave until contents can be easily poured. Be careful the glass and cheese will be extremely hot. Use an oven mitt.
Next, stuff Manicotti with meat, assemble on plate and drizzle with cheese sauce. Add a generous amount of chopped lettuce and garnish with tomatoes. Super easy and delicious.

Turkey Burger Stuffed Manicotti

Author: DT Worthey

Ingredients

Manicotti Shells
2-3 lbs Ground Turkey
1 Small Onion, Diced
2-4 Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
Romaine & Arugula Lettuce, Chopped
½ Cup Cheese Sauce (nacho)
Kosher Salt (To taste)
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper (To taste)

Directions

Fill a stock pot with water and set to a roiling boil, add a pinch of salt and add Manicotti. I add a drizzle of olive oil to keep the pasta from sticking together. Stir pasta for a minute or two. When pasta is al dente drain in a colander. Place pasta in ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a medium skillet sauté diced onions. After onions are translucent add ground turkey and brown. When meat is finished set aside.
Cut the Cherry Tomatoes in half and chop lettuce. Set aside.
Heat glass jar of cheese sauce in the microwave until contents can be easily poured. Be careful the glass and cheese will be extremely hot. Use an oven mitt.
Next, stuff Manicotti with meat, assemble on plate and drizzle with cheese sauce. Add a generous amount of chopped lettuce and garnish with tomatoes. Super easy and delicious.